Out of all the winter garden questions, there's one we've heard a lot this month: should I cover raised beds in winter? If ...

Fallen leaves contain nutrients that help plants grow. Adding them to the base of raised beds is an easy and free way to ...

I have used crimson clover as a cover crop many times in the past, as it is fast-growing and adds nitrogen to the soil. Not ...

Quick and easy covers can be used with a raised bed to begin early or extend the season well into the winter. Easier Access and Maintenance: Depending on the height of the bed, you can minimize the ...

But even when your garden beds are lifted ... you plant each season can interrupt weed life cycles," says Funk. Cover raised beds with clear plastic during hot months to cook weed seeds in ...

Be mindful if you choose to plant early and be prepared to cover ‘tender ... regarding a German gardening technique, hügelkultur. Building a raised hügelkultur garden bed initially begins ...

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 ...