One effective method of gardening in a spot with subpar soil is to build a raised bed, and as these videos show, they can also be built from scraps, and in a way that allows the garden beds to water ...

In this video, we turn a simple ibc into a self-watering wicking bed perfect for any gardener wanting to save water, save ...

In this video, I show you how to make a self-watering planter wicking raised garden bed. These types of self-watering beds ...

A raised-bed garden that begins much like a pond, with a sturdy liner, and a layer of river rocks, is designed to deliver water to plants' roots. A demonstration wicking bed planted at Rainbow Gardens ...

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You don’t need a sprawling lawn to be a gardener. Any outdoor space — be it a balcony or small patch of grass — can be home to a raised garden bed. Though useful for all gardeners, they’re especially ...

Want to elevate your garden to a higher level? Adding raised beds might be the answer. The structures, which can be inches to feet off the ground, allow gardeners to grow healthier plants faster, are ...

Raised garden beds are popular, and a quick look at pictures online will yield more images of lush green plants overflowing the bed walls than you can scroll through. But what can you plant in a ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Laura Motley Any serious gardener will spend countless hours planning and ...