Whether filling in new or old beds and containers, you’ll want to know the recipe for success. A soil calculator keeps the guesswork away, telling you exactly how much soil, mulch, or compost ...

To support your trellis, you need a solid base. If you have an old raised garden bed, you can repurpose it by adding legs. Jacob used logs to create legs for his raised bed, lifting it off the ground.

How times, and terms, have changed. Up until a few years ago, the term “raised bed” referred to a garden bed that consisted of rich soil perfect for growing vegetables. Such a bed included ...

But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s the definition of discipline. Raised beds and planter boxes solve a lot of common gardening problems in one fell swoop. Not only can you select ...

A question for Dan Gill: I have just built a 4-foot-by-8-foot raised garden bed. I will be using it for vegetables. What type of soil and how much do I need for that size garden? -- Lula Young ...

Raised garden beds are a good way to get started gardening, save your back, and maybe get more veggies. This week's question starts with the soil. Every other Friday on Morning Edition ...

Don't be intimidated by raised bed kits. These M Braces combine with any standard 2-inch lumber so you can configure your garden any way you like. (Photo courtesy of the retailer) A raised bed can ...