Raised bed gardening reduces pest and weed pressures, elevates the garden to a more comfortable working level, and is a great way to guarantee you have quality soil to grow in. Our raised bed gardening category shares our tips about raised beds and how best to put them to use for you!
Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned gardener, raised beds make gardening easier, increase production, and look great. If you’ve been on the fence about making the investment, here are 15 benefits of gardening in raised beds that will convince you to take the leap!
Thinking about getting metal raised garden beds, but aren’t sure if they are too hot or not? Depending on the type of bed you use, metal can be a great option for raised beds. In this article, gardening expert and cut flower farm owner Taylor Sievers looks at the science behind using metal when creating raised garden beds.
Do you live in a region with heavy, compact soil? In these types of soils, growing anything food-worthy is a chore. You may find yourself tilling every year, as nutrients are depleted in the soil. Or you may find yourself adding amendments every season with little improvement. Situations like these call for raised beds. Not … Read more
Choosing the right raised garden bed materials is crucial to building a solid garden. Compare and contrast varying raised beds here!
Wondering how to fill a short raised garden bed? We have the answer for you! Our guide explains calculating how much soil you’ll need!
Corten steel looks fantastic, but is it safe for garden use? We explore all elements of using corten steel in the garden!
Selecting cover crops for raised beds shouldn’t be a chore. We break down a variety of these and help you pick what’s best for your beds!
People with limited mobility may want to plan for wheelchair accessible garden beds. We explore accessibility in your bed design!
Having a raised bed watering system is essential, but how do you set one up? We explain the process and how to choose your components!
When growing tomatoes in raised beds, planning is key. We discuss what you should know to get tomato success from your raised garden!
A raised bed herb garden can elevate your culinary efforts and be very rewarding. We talk about what you’ll need to get yours going!
Building a raised bed on a slope can be done. We discuss retaining walls, premade garden beds, and DIY builds for your sloped garden!
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