Q: I'm building a 4-by-4-foot Square Foot Garden this year and have a few questions. What do you fill your boxes with? I think Mel's Mix is a little expensive. How many types of compost did you use?

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Becoming a home gardener with raised beds is like being the chef of your own backyard buffet, and using the right soil (and the right amount of soil) is just as important as buying the right groceries ...

Growing vegetables in raised beds offers many benefits. Raised beds give your garden a sense of scale and structure, limit the presence of weeds in beds, and are easier on the body as they require ...

Raise your garden to new heights for easier access and greater productivity. Raised beds allow you to overcome poor soil by creating the ideal growing mix, plus make gardening time more comfortable ...

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Today's homeowners have smaller yards and less space for vegetable gardening. Many have opted to use raised beds as a way to maximize space and minimize garden maintenance. "Square-foot" gardening is ...

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The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Growing vegetables in a raised bed has many benefits including ...