The best fill materials for raised garden beds are the ones that can decompose on their own, like twigs, leaves, straw, and more. Starting your raised bed with a layer of cardboard or newspaper can ...

Learn how to build a simple DIY cinder block raised bed for home gardening! This easy project is perfect for growing vegetables, herbs, or flowers while maximizing space and improving soil drainage.

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Just about everybody agrees that raised beds are the way to grow vegetables in a home garden, especially when your alleged “soil” is lousy clay or construction fill. Raised beds elevate plants up and ...

Growing in raised beds can be a convenient method for overcoming challenges associated with in-ground gardening, such as poorly drained soil, rocky soil, heavy-clay soil, contaminated soil or ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Laura Motley Any serious gardener will spend countless hours planning and ...

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s time to start planting those cool weather veggies such as broccoli, beets and cabbage, but not everyone has space in their backyard to till the soil and make a big ...