Getting your first raised bed set up is genuinely exciting. You pick out your seeds, you envision those tomatoes, and you're suddenly Googling companion planting at midnight. It's the best kind of ...

With cold temperatures, harsh winds, and shorter days, the winter season can take a toll on garden beds. Since most perennial plants go dormant during winter, their roots might be alive and well, but ...

Raised garden beds are popular, and a quick look at pictures online will yield more images of lush green plants overflowing the bed walls than you can scroll through. But what can you plant in a ...

As temperatures rise, the desire for fresh vegetables from one’s own garden grows–such as lettuce, tomatoes, or cucumbers. Raised beds are particularly popular for this. But when does the season for ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Raised garden beds are a wonderful way to grow vegetables, but not every plant is a perfect fit for this confined space. Some vegetables need more room to stretch, send out sprawling vines, or develop ...

Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs in a raised garden bed is a handy solution if you have poor soil or drainage problems, and it allows you to start planting earlier in spring. But how deep should ...

It seems like anyone who is growing vegetables is doing it in raised beds. There are several reasons why building a frame and ...

You don't need a big yard to grow a fruitful garden. Learn tips for building a small raised bed or turning small containers into thriving gardens.