(StatePoint) Fairly easy to construct and even easier to maintain, raised garden beds are a great way to raise plants and vegetables in the comfort and convenience of your backyard. In a recent ...

Raised plant beds are ideal for growing fruit and vegetables in the garden, and they can even be made from scratch for your own DIY project. However, it is important to use the right materials to ...

Q: About 12 years ago, I converted my rear garden into a series of timber raised beds (using Hart’s ‘Forest Garden’ layers method – fruit trees underplanted with vegetables). The timber has now ...

Using treated landscape timbers in vegetable gardens has been a controversial subject for many years. Some of the worry comes from the scary-sounding name of the chemical commonly used as a ...

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, ...

The activity: Building and using raised beds. Why: Raised bed gardening in Colorado can solve a lot of gardening challenges. By raising soil off the ground, it is easier to avoid compaction. The soil ...

When considering dimensions for a raised bed, planting depth is essential. Determining how deep a raised garden bed should be depends on what you're growing and your preferences. Before you build a ...