Raised Bed Gardening
Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Everything a first-time gardener needs to plan, build, fill and plant a raised bed.
Raised Bed Gardening
Raised beds give you control over soil, drainage and layout, which is why they are a popular starting point for new vegetable gardeners. They are not magic, though: a bed in the wrong spot, built too wide, or filled with poor soil will struggle just like an in-ground garden.
The guides below walk through the decisions in the order most people face them: where the bed goes, how big it should be, what to build it from, and how to keep it watered once plants are growing. If you have no yard at all, the container gardening guide covers patios and balconies.
6 guides in Raised Bed Gardening
Raised Bed Gardening
Best Location for a Raised Garden Bed: Sun, Water, Access
Sun, drainage, water access and orientation: how to pick a spot your plants will thrive in.
Raised Bed Gardening
Raised Garden Bed Dimensions: Width, Length and Depth
Why 4 feet is the usual maximum width, how deep crops need, and how much path to leave.
Raised Bed Gardening
Safe, Durable Raised Garden Bed Materials Compared
Rot-resistant wood, modern treated lumber, metal and masonry: what to use and what to avoid.
Raised Bed Gardening
How to Water Raised Garden Beds Properly
How much water beds need, how to check moisture and how drip irrigation helps.
Raised Bed Gardening
Container Gardening for Patios and Small Spaces
Container sizes, potting mix, sun and watering for patios and balconies.