Q: I am planning on building raised beds for my vegetable garden. What is the best wood to use for this project? I want these beds to last as long as possible, so am wondering if treated wood is the ...

Creating a DIY raised garden bed is a rewarding and low-cost project that brings numerous benefits to novice and experienced gardeners alike. With the growing interest in sustainable living and home ...

If you’re considering starting a garden, one option to consider is building a raised garden bed. Raised garden beds are an increasingly popular choice for both novice and experienced gardeners, and ...

I’ve built raised garden beds out of railroad ties or cedar fencing, 2x4s, bricks and even a beautiful woven lattice. But when I got serious about not having to build new raised beds every few years, ...

Control freaks (guilty!) can sometimes have conniption fits out in the garden, where everything from the weather to the worms simply cannot be tamed. But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s ...

Building a raised bed garden box is a terrific way to create a productive garden space, especially if you have poor soil or limited space. The first step is determining the best location for your ...

Raised beds are generally built about 8 to 12 inches high, but may be higher. Those built up high enough to sit on the edge while you garden are particularly easy on the back. They can allow gardeners ...

We seem to be stuck in a somewhat dreary weather “holding” pattern of sorts, it’s Southeast Texasnormal for late winter! Afterwards, the “icky” days (clearly not a meteorological term) are followed by ...