In a large, raised bed, organic fillers are not only economical, but they also improve the soil over time. Decomposing logs, branches, and wood chips will break down slowly, adding nutrients to the ...

A single 4×8 raised bed holds 32 cubic feet of space. Most gardeners fill every inch of it with store-bought bagged soil.

Raised beds offer a number of benefits. For one, the soil in them drains better. Just as importantly, raised beds make it physically easier to garden. However, growing plants in raised beds comes with ...

If you are new to raised bed gardening, you have questions about where to put your garden, how to build it, and how to plant ...

Topsoil must be amended with plenty of organic matter before being placed into a raised garden bed. Use compost, peat moss or ...

I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil and compost. The Spokane region is home to a wide variety of soils ...

The trick (the only trick?) is to always have something happening. To have some compost brewing, seeds germinating, beds warming undercover, etc. Make it a part of your daily routine, like anything ...

Raised beds exist on a spectrum, ranging from framed boxes above ground to unframed, elevated planting mounds.

Q: I’m adding compost to some areas in my yard for fall planting. I have compacted clay soil that I’m attempting to rehabilitate. Before adding the compost, should I spray actively aerated compost tea ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

Do you have excess cardboard lying around your home? Rather than throwing it away, consider using it in your garden.

Garden beds need a refresh before spring planting, especially after a wet winter left soil compacted and nutrient-poor.