Save money on soil with nutrient-rich fillers, smart drainage, and the ideal height to reduce back strain. Raised bed gardening can be an excellent solution for properties with poor soil, drainage ...

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 ...

Raised garden beds are a good way to get started gardening, save your back, and maybe get more veggies. This week's question starts with the soil. Every other Friday on Morning Edition, the Outside/In ...

If you're looking to start a raised garden bed in your yard, there are several things to do. One of these important tasks is to decide what you are going to use to fill the planter box with. These ...

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 ...

Gardeners, we have experienced what I would consider a fantastic week, leading this gardener to believe spring may have arrived a bit early this year. Be mindful if you choose to plant early and be ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Last week we explored the three basic ingredients that make a good soil for raised beds: compost, filler (such as peat moss or coconut coir), and grit (often vermiculite or perlite) ...

I don’t have a giant property, so I strategize to get the most use of the garden I have, and that includes planting vegetables and herbs in raised beds and containers. I’ve been growing edibles in two ...

Removing an old tree stump is no easy feat. So, why not turn it into a raised garden bed for added charm and extra space for ...

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, ...

Every other Friday on Morning Edition, the Outside/In team answers a question from a listener about the natural world. There are a few different types of raised garden beds, but I think the type most ...