Raised-bed gardening

Were 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

Install a drip irrigation system directly into your raised bed to keep plants lush while saving on water.

By Teo Spengler

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join our Senior Editor on her journey of filling her small yard with Vego raised garden beds.

By Liz Baessler

Raised 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

Why 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

Raised 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

Deciding 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

If 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

Planning 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