Raised Bed Gardening

Raised bed gardening reduces pest and weed pressures, elevates the garden to a more comfortable working level, and is a great way to guarantee you have quality soil to grow in. Our raised bed gardening category shares our tips about raised beds and how best to put them to use for you!

Close-up of Birdies Raised Garden Beds located in the front yard. The Birdies Raised Garden Beds feature sleek, modern designs crafted from durable and rust-resistant steel, presenting a clean and polished aesthetic. With smooth lines and a variety of sizes and colors available, they offer a stylish and functional solution for cultivating plants, herbs, and vegetables. They come in black, pale green and cream colors.

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5 Cheap and Effective Ways to Fill Raised Garden Beds

Raised garden beds hold lots of soil! Instead of filling them with expensive potting mixes, try using one of these materials. They’re budget-friendly alternatives that work well as substitutes; many are available in your backyard! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares five cheap methods for filling raised beds.

Cabbage, lettuce, and broccoli in an elevated, wooden planter.

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13 Plants You Can Winter Sow in Raised Beds

Winter sowing is a great way to get a head start on your spring garden. Raised beds can make it even easier to head into the growing season with a thriving garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some plants you can start now for blooming beds in a few short months.

A wooden planter box filled with various leafy green plants, their broad leaves extending outwards. The wood has a rich, dark brown hue, weathered by outdoor conditions, and contrasts against the lush green vegetation. In the background, more plants and bright sunlight highlight the freshness of the setting.

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The Fastest Way to Set Up New Raised Garden Beds

Raised beds don’t need to be complicated or expensive. If you are lacking tools or construction skills, this simple 3-Minute Raised Bed could revolutionize your garden with minimal effort. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains the fastest steps to set up this all-in-one kit without any tools or previous experience!

Marigold plants in a raised bed have feathery, dark green leaves and produce bright, rounded flower heads in vibrant hues of orange, yellow, and red, with a ruffled texture.

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19 Best Raised Bed Garden Plants for Hot Climates

Not sure which raised bed plants can beat the heat? Whether you’re in a hot climate zone or just notice that your area is subject to more and more heat waves each year, planning raised beds around high temps is a good idea. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through some solid choices for raised bed garden plants in hot climates.

Low wooden raised beds using the No Dig gardening method, filled with layers of cardboard, compost, and fresh soil.

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How to Create No-Dig Raised Beds

If you want to enjoy the benefits of no-till gardening or build raised beds without the help of a rototiller, you’re in luck. Farmer Briana Yablonski will explain how to create healthy garden beds without disturbing the soil

Two tall wooden raised beds filled with a variety of salad crops, including cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and radishes, thriving in a sunny garden.

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How to Grow a Salad Garden in Raised Beds

How would you like to step outside and harvest everything you need for a fresh, nutritious salad? Growing your own salad garden is easy, especially if you set it up in a raised bed. You can grow greens, tomatoes, garnishes, and more. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep will walk you through each step of the process, from selecting a site to harvesting your bounty.

A garden with wooden raised beds filled with a variety of growing vegetables, herbs and other plants, including onions, strawberries, and lettuce.

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15 Plants You Should Be Growing in Raised Beds

Raised beds are quickly becoming a preferred method for many gardeners. This versatile technique has a laundry list of benefits. Are you new to raised bed gardening and wondering which plants to choose? Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep names and explains 15 plants you should be growing in raised beds.

Sun shining on vegetable plants, planted in beautiful, big wooden planters.

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7 Reasons to Choose Cedar For Your Garden Beds

If you’re ready to dive into raised bed growing or add to an existing setup, consider going au naturel with cedar frames. Cedar is the gold star of long-lasting, durable bed material. It fits into any garden scheme with natural qualities and added weather and pest resistance benefits. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the merits of cedar raised beds.

An elevated planter in a garden with a variety of vegetables, with flowering plants outside of the box.

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11 Tips to Increase Production in Your Raised Bed Garden

Gardening in raised beds is an increasing trend for growers who want more control over soil health and bend over less when harvesting and pruning. But how do we increase our yields while still enjoying our time in the garden? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich for 11 tips to maximize production in your raised bed garden.