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14 Tall Raised Bed & Salad Table Ideas

Published on January 16, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage of various tall raised garden beds and salad tables.

Tall raised garden beds and salad tables make gardening easier and more accessible while helping deter pests like rabbits. This photo gallery shares ideas from home gardens. While these beds do … [Read more...]

Buying Soil For Your Garden? Read This First

Published on March 14, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden bed with perennials in garden soil.

Whether marketed as topsoil, black soil, black earth, or some other catchy phrase, itโ€™s not easy to know whatโ€™s in the bag. Use these tips to help guide your soil shopping decisions. If you need … [Read more...]

DIY Raised Garden Bed with Privacy Fence

Published on November 2, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Raised garden bed with built-in privacy wall.

Create a secluded space with this combination raised bed and privacy fence. Using standard lumber sizes, itโ€™s an easy-to-assemble DIY project. You can also see privacy fence ideas here with all … [Read more...]

How to Fill Tall Raised Beds Without Wasting Soil

Published on November 27, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Items used to fill raised beds including newspaper, mulch, straw, leaves, and branches.

What is the best way to fill a tall raised bed or large planter without spending a lot of money? The secret is to put your best soil where you need it and fill the rest of the container with other … [Read more...]

How To Grow Vegetables Outdoors in The Winter

Published on August 31, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Snowy winter backyard garden with raised beds for vegetable growing.

Growing vegetables in winter is possible even in cold climates. Success depends on choosing the right crops and using protection like frost cloths or tunnels. Iโ€™ll show you how to get started. To … [Read more...]

DIY Tall Raised Bed for Plant Containers & Bins

Published on August 2, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Tall raised garden bed with building plans.

Use these free plans to build a tall, raised bed for plant containers. The height makes pots easy to reach, and it fits bins for winter sowing. Add wheels if you want it movable. Other free plans … [Read more...]

Free Plans to Build Your Own Wood Raised Garden Beds

Published on July 11, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Raised garden bed with fruits and vegetables

Ready to build a raised garden bed? These free beginner plans include designs in different shapes, sizes, and heights to fit a wide range of garden spaces. For more information on choosing lumber, … [Read more...]

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