Potting soil does not come cheap nowadays and if you have to fill a large raised bed, you will definitely notice the pinch. Using layers of different materials is cheaper and gives your plants more ...

Growing vegetables or flowers in raised beds gives you the opportunity to create a perfect environment for your plants. You want to ensure the contents of your bed is of a good enough quality for your ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Winter is the perfect time to prepare raised garden beds for spring planting. Learn what to do in winter to have richer soil and fewer pests in raised garden beds.

"No dig" gardening is a system of layering organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil ready for planting. A "no dig" garden area should be prepared several weeks before you are ready to sow seeds ...

Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting materials, consider factors like rot resistance, ...

Our master gardener reveals the strategies she employs to keep squirrels away from her raised beds, whether it's using wire, ...

I don’t have a giant property, so I strategize to get the most use of the garden I have, and that includes planting vegetables and herbs in raised beds and containers. I’ve been growing edibles in two ...

Question: My husband and I are wanting to put in some raised beds. What would be the best wood to use without costing a fortune? Thanks for your help. Answer: Raised beds don’t necessarily have to be ...

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword in 2025. Gardeners are cutting back on raised beds because they require extra materials ...