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 ...

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 ...