Put simply, "A raised garden bed is a planting bed that has been raised a few inches off of the ground by using a bordering material and filled with soil," says Diane Kuthy, the founder of How To ...

When considering dimensions for a raised bed, planting depth is essential. Determining how deep a raised garden bed should be depends on what you're growing and your preferences. Before you build ...

Is your soil poorly drained or heavy clay? Not enough space for a full garden? Is bending or reaching an issue? A raised-bed garden may be a helpful solution to grow your favorite vegetables.

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 ...

There are many different types of materials that can be used for a raised-bed garden, so let’s take a look at some of the options. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Raised bed gardening is hardly a new, modern way of growing vegetables, herbs, and, yes, even flowers. While it is difficult to identify the exact period when raised garden beds were first used ...