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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Need Floral Inspiration For Your Raised Bed? Try These Raised Flower Bed IdeasWere you thinking raised beds were purely the domain of exciting edible gardening? Prepare to be dazzled, as we reveal the best raised flower bed ideas to try
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Use Drip Irrigation For Raised Beds To Grow More With LessInstall 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 IdeasAdding 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 ProjectThe 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 GardenMetal 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 StartIf 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 NeedDiscover 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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Dive Into Vego Garden's New Colorful World: Unveiling Exciting Garden Bed Shades For A Vibrant GardenJoin our Senior Editor on her journey of filling her small yard with Vego raised garden beds.
By Liz Baessler
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How To Build A Raised Garden Bed For CheapRaised garden beds don’t have to cost a lot, and can sometimes be built with what’s already available. Read on for ideas.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is A No-Dig Garden Bed: How To Make A No-Till GardenWhy are no-dig or no-till garden beds so popular? Because they're better for the environment, better for your plants, and much easier on your back. Discover how to create one in your yard.
By Liz Baessler
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Raised Bed Cactus Garden – Growing Cactus In Raised BedsRaised cactus garden beds allow you to have a wide selection of prickly flora without worrying about foot traffic in the area.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Raised Beds Vs. Sunken Beds: Differences Between Raised And Sunken BedsDeciding between raised beds vs. sunken beds really depends on your soil condition and region – and perhaps your personal preference too. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Mounded Raised Beds: How To Make An Unframed Raised BedIf you're like most gardeners, you think of raised beds as structures enclosed and raised above the ground by some sort of frame. But raised beds with no walls also exist, and these mounded raised beds are also great for home gardens.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Formal Raised Bed Flower Garden Design IdeasPlanning for a raised bed full of flowers takes some forethought and know how. Read on to learn about creating a formal raised bed.
By Tonya Barnett
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Easy Raised Bed Lighting DesignConsider lighting up your raised garden beds for safety, convenience and nighttime ambience.
By Amy Grant
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Small Raised Bed Design - How Small Can A Raised Bed BeIf you have a small garden space, you can still raise plenty of plants. You just need a plan. Read on to learn about tiny raised beds.
By Bonnie L. Grant

