The best fill materials for raised garden beds are the ones that can decompose on their own, like twigs, leaves, straw, and ...

A minimum depth of 12 inches is good for most herbs and shallow-rooted vegetables. For root crops like carrots or potatoes, ...

Raised plants allow you to ensure the beauty of your garden is right in front of you when you place plants at eye level.

Try not to leave soil uncovered without plants or organic matter as mulch,' she warns. You could even sow green manures in empty raised beds to provide a layer of protection from the elements and ...

With winter behind us, we gardeners look forward to planting in spring, deciding on preferred vegetables and flowers and where to plant them for the best possible results. We purchase from garden ...

Cocktail herbs, leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, flowers—you name it, they often thrive in a raised bed. Add a two- to three-inch layer of mulch on top to retain moisture and keep ...