Whether you have a small yard, rocky terrain, or less-than-ideal soil, raised beds are a wonderful way to grow a bountiful garden. This method is one of Martha’s favorite ways to grow vegetables, and ...

So many factors have a stake in how a vegetable garden grows, from sun exposure to soil quality to daily temperature, making it tough to know what can actually take root in your yard—not to mention ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Raised beds are a great way to grow a huge range of plants in your garden, yet they do need to be practical. That means choosing the correct width of a raised garden bed to make it fit for purpose. If ...

Gardening in a small space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or productivity. Whether you’re working with a compact backyard, a tiny balcony, or a corner of your patio, raised garden beds are a ...

There is nothing more satisfying than growing and harvesting crops straight from your own garden. It is a rewarding experience and, with these inspirational ideas, you can have a beautiful and ...

If you’ve decided to use raised garden beds in your garden landscape, you may be wondering about how to decorate with them. Just because a raised bed is a garden in a box doesn’t mean it can’t be an ...

If industrial-strength pallets don’t come your way and you’re not up for a woodworking project, reader Mark shared his success constructing five raised beds out of cinder blocks stacked two high ...

Using Straw Wattles in the Garden, Steve Upson shows us a Tire Bunker Planter Raised Bed, Casey takes a modern look at a Fire Pit Ring Raised Bed, Steve Owens shows us his Wattle Fencing in Home ...

How deep should a raised garden bed be? Raised garden bed layers less than 8 inches tall will stunt plant growth. Choose 8 inches or taller. Here’s why. Raised garden beds are popular for reasons ...