This is how I build a Hugelkultur raised bed vegetable garden or in other words mound culture/hill culture whereby soil is ...

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 ...

Finding success with a raised vegetable garden always begins with the soil. The best type of soil mix should balance nutrients, proper drainage, and room to breathe. Vegetables tend to demand a higher ...

Q: I’d like to build some new raised beds for vegetable and herb gardens. I’m wary about what materials would be safe around edibles. I like to recycle when possible, so can I use reclaimed wood? A: ...

Raised beds are a great option for most vegetable gardeners, especially if you have only a small amount of space. A raised bed is nothing more than a box or container with soil placed on top of the ...

Raised-bed gardening has become a popular practice. Smaller lots and families have led to the downsizing of planting areas and the amount of produce needed. Raised-bed gardening is fun and enjoyable ...

Growing vegetables in raised beds offers many benefits. Raised beds give your garden a sense of scale and structure, limit the presence of weeds in beds, and are easier on the body as they require ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With our short growing season here in Northeast Ohio, the first step in planning a vegetable garden is to find the outdoor space with the most sun. The next step is to figure out ...

Raised gardens are typically filled with a rich, raised bed soil mix made of sand, compost, and topsoil. However, to get even better results from raised bed gardening, you can add other materials to ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...