Up until a few years ago, the term “raised bed” referred to a garden bed that consisted of rich soil perfect for growing ...

One long-term challenge with using bricks or concrete blocks to construct raised garden beds is that these materials tend to shift over time due to the natural freezing and thawing cycles of soils.

Different types of stone or concrete materials can be used to construct raised garden beds including brick, concrete blocks, stone pavers and even large rocks. Unlike our recommendation to not use ...

Again, garden beds can be simple and inexpensive. Sarah Warner loves how cinder blocks worked in this perennial medicinal raised bed. Do you know what she loves even more? How accessible cinder ...

C onvenient, plant-friendly, and more accessible too, raised garden beds are a worthwhile investment for home gardeners. Put simply, "A raised garden bed is a planting bed that ha ...

Succulents come in all shapes and sizes, which make them great for formulating a beautiful garden design. Here are 10 that ...

From concrete blocks to metal strips ... Whether you're looking to contain a raised garden bed or create sleek borders among your landscaping, we rounded up high-end options made of masonry ...

The Halverstadt's garden is one of five on this year's Fresno Master Gardener Spring Garden Tour. "Oh, that's awesome. It's a dream come true for us," Jonathan said. "It is a wonderful mix of both ...

Stacked concrete blocks form four raised beds. "Bed number five is ... the pool and keep your eyes moving in this English cottage garden. "I've got zinnias that I started from seed back here ...

Some homes date to the 1600s; others are far more recent. Ancient trees, modern conservation techniques, and acres of flowers ...

Columnisti Joyce Bupp's daughter hates snakes. On a recent visit to the Bupp farm, she spotted a snake in the yard. Chaos ensued as the two attempted to wrangle the ...