Raised-bed gardening
Get the latest news, expert advice, and features on raised-bed gardening from the Gardening Know How team to help your garden thrive.
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Creating Walkways Between Raised Beds – 4 Neat, Practical And Attractive Ways To Edge, Link And Unify Your Raised Bed Garden Area
You’ve got the raised beds and the plants to fill them – but what about the bits that link and connect the beds? Here are the best options for walkways between raised beds
By Amy Grant
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Trailblazing Trailing Plants That Really Pop! Try These 8 Cascading Plants For Spillers, Containers, Walls, Rockeries and Balconies
After a memorable trailing plant for a hanging basket or large container display or something to spill over a rockery or garden bed? Try these dynamic cascading plants
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Tuck Into Tasty Homegrown Heritage Spud Varieties: 7 Of The Best Heirloom Potatoes
Do you love your potatoes but fancy a little unique flavor? If you’re interested in taters with a heritage twist, here are some of the best heirloom potatoes to try
By Amy Grant
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Growing Strawberries In Raised Beds – Here’s Why And How To Do It
Growing strawberries in containers and hanging baskets has its perks, but have you tried growing strawberries in raised beds? Here's how to raise your berry-growing game
By Teo Spengler
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Raised Bed Garden Layout Ideas To Maximize Your Vegetable Harvest
Curious how to maximize your vegetable garden this year? Try these raised bed layout ideas and tips to get the most out of your space.
By Teo Spengler
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Ultimate Raised Beds For Small Gardens: Try These 5 Raised Options For Compact Corners
The perfect raised beds for small gardens squeeze every bit of useful space out of the most productive corners. Here are some practical space-saving ideas you can try
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Winterizing Raised Beds: How To Protect Your Raised Bed Gardens In Winter
Keeping raised beds protected in winter will ensure that you can hit the ground running in spring. Our guide to winterizing raised beds will help you get ready
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Fill A Raised Garden Bed: Cheap And Free Solutions You Need To Start Now
Filling a raised bed with new soil can be costly. These inexpensive solutions will enable you to get the most out of your growing space while being more sustainable.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Use Drip Irrigation For Raised Beds To Grow More With Less
Install a drip irrigation system directly into your raised bed to keep plants lush while saving on water.
By Teo Spengler
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Why You Should Try A Raised Garden Bed With A Trellis – Plus, Beautiful Design Ideas
Adding a trellis to your raised garden bed expands your growing space by leaps and bounds. Raise your raised bed to new heights!
By Amy Grant
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The Best Wood For Raised Garden Beds: Selecting The Right One For Your Gardening Project
The best wood for raised garden beds varies in terms of durability and availability, but most importantly, it needs to be untreated. Learn about the best ones to use.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do Raised Garden Beds Need Drainage?
Before building or buying garden beds, consider how raised garden bed drainage can make a difference for your soil and plants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Metal Raised Garden Beds: Benefits, Types & Top Picks For Your Garden
Metal raised garden beds get fewer weeds, aren’t compacted by foot traffic, and can easily grow both in-bed and vertical crops, effectively doubling your yields.
By Amy Grant
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Cedar Raised Garden Bed Benefits: Which Cedar To Use And Where To Start
If you’re thinking of making a raised bed, wood is a popular choice – and cedar has striking visual appeal. Here’s why a cedar raised garden bed could work for you
By Amy Grant
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16 Unique Raised Garden Bed Ideas For Every Landscaping Need
Discover creative ideas for raised garden beds that are practical and beautiful. These clever solutions are perfect for growing vegetables, flowers, and more.
By Amy Grant
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Shou Sugi Ban Raised Beds – Burning Wood For Rot Resistance
Have you heard of Shou Sugi Ban raised garden beds? This method of charring wood preserves it organically, seals it and makes it strong and long-lasting.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Dive Into Vego Garden's New Colorful World: Unveiling Exciting Garden Bed Shades For A Vibrant Garden
Join our Senior Editor on her journey of filling her small yard with Vego raised garden beds.
By Liz Baessler