One of the basic tenets of organic gardening is to put as much effort into improving soil fertility as you put into growing your crops. When you use permanent garden beds and pathways, you can ...

Like many gardeners, my decisions about putting the garden to bed have been personal, based on how much time I have for the work and what plants look interesting in winter. In recent years, I've added ...

If you don't have the time or inclination to build your own garden bed, raised beds are relatively inexpensive and can ultimately save you time and energy. They instantly make your garden look ...

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, ...

You don’t need a sprawling lawn to be a gardener. Any outdoor space — be it a balcony or small patch of grass — can be home to a raised garden bed. Though useful for all gardeners, they’re especially ...

Control freaks (guilty!) can sometimes have conniption fits out in the garden, where everything from the weather to the worms simply cannot be tamed. But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s ...