Raised wooden garden beds offer certain benefits, but before you build them, learn more about their downsides as well. Here ...

Potting soil does not come cheap nowadays and if you have to fill a large raised bed, you will definitely notice the pinch. Using layers of different materials is cheaper and gives your plants more ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Many gardeners choose wood to construct raised beds as it can be a less costly building material than some others, and for its versatility ...

The file GardenBoxes_photos.zip contains three photos, suggested captions and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions explaining how to build a preserved wood raised bed. The file size is about 22MB.

In an area with multiple raised beds, pyramid-shaped tuteurs add much-needed structure and height—and a dash of old-fashioned ...

Raised garden beds are ideal for edible plants, as they keep your harvest organized, prevent over-planting, and deter weeds and pests. Plus, they allow for an extended growing season, as they warm up ...

Raised beds are enclosures usually about eight to 12 inches above ground. You might be tempted to use treated wood to extend the life of the bed in damp, outdoor conditions, but there are some ...

Wooden raised beds come in different sizes, depending on the space available. A wooden raised bed allows me to grow plants and flowers before transplanting them into pots, beds and borders.

Researchers at Oregon State University have confirmed it is safe to grow vegetables and herbs in raised beds built with preserved wood. Chemicals from the wood preservative will not migrate ...