While it is difficult to identify the exact period when raised garden beds were first used, there is strong evidence that they have their roots as far back as Mesopotamia circa 3000 BC.

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.

A raised bed also gives you more control over the garden's growing conditions, including soil characteristics and water drainage. If you try one, choose high-quality soil to help your plants ...

Raised garden bed planters are often constructed from wood, plastic, or metal. For a more seamless look with your home's exterior or curb appeal, use the same material as the majority of your ...

A raised bed is a rectangle. That rectangle can be any length you want; you are limited only by the length of wood planks you can obtain (12 or 16 feet is common).

How to Measure Your Raised Bed for Soil Measure your bed. Use a tape measure to find the length and width of the above-ground planter box, as well as the depth. The soil depth will vary based on ...

Related: 10 Best Vegetables for Raised Beds and Small Spaces How Much Soil Will You Need? Raised beds are typically filled up with raised bed soil mix or a DIY soil blend made with 1 part topsoil ...

Best raised garden bed for small spaces: GreenStalk 5-Tier Vertical Planter Best raised garden bed for urban spaces: Outsunny 3-Tier Raised Garden Bed With Trellis Whether you have a spacious ...

Clamps Assembly: The dimensions of this bed are 8-feet long by 3-feet wide. Each side had a second board stacked on the top to make the bed 12 inches deep (6 inch board width).

Grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables in the Three Posts on-sale raised garden bed at Wayfair. The wooden planter box comes in four sizes that fit shoppers’ petite backyards, is weather-resistant ...

Raised Garden Bed Depth The minimum required depth depends on the plant, but on average a raised garden bed should accommodate about 20 inches of soil for the roots of flowers and vegetables.