Our master gardener reveals the strategies she employs to keep squirrels away from her raised beds, whether it's using wire, ...

What are the advantages of raised beds? Better Drainage: A raised bed permits plant roots to develop in soil held above water-logged, potentially contaminated, or compacted sites. You can easily ...

Making a raised bed vegetable garden is simple and successful because the potting soil is fresh and fertile. Vegetables will grow like crazy that first season, but the ensuing years may prove less and ...

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 ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Spring is right around the corner, and I can't wait to get my garden started! I've already started seeds indoors that I know will do good even in cold weather since the beginning of spring has ...

A recent conversation with a gardener friend as to why he didn’t plant a winter garden made me consider my husband’s raised garden beds, now full to the brim of leafy winter vegetables. My friend ...

Here's exactly how deep your raised garden beds should be to grow veggies, herbs, and flowers. Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs in a raised garden bed is a handy solution if you have poor soil ...

Best raised garden bed for small spaces: GreenStalk 5-Tier Vertical Planter Best raised garden bed for urban spaces: Outsunny 3-Tier Raised Garden Bed With Trellis Whether you have a spacious backyard ...

Your summer good crop will be healthier and more abundant with organic compost and don’t forget the flowers. Answer: Congratulations on purchasing a new home and a ready-made bed where you can grow ...

LITTLE ROCK — Worm farming might sound a little strange at first, but once a person gets a good look at Ed Griffin's yard full of lush, beautiful day lilies and a taste of the fresh vegetables from ...