For those who want to grow plants but lack a yard or landscape to dig into, there are options. For some, that might be a top-of-the-line planter or a made-to-order plant bed, but that doesn’t work for ...

Rodent-proof raised beds: Various galvanized steel tanks are available from Wilco, $79.99 to $134. This fall: Buy livestock watering troughs, fill with soil and compostable material. In spring: Turn ...