“For filling a raised garden bed before planting, you should have two to three layers,” Lambrakis says. “The first is an optional base layer of logs, sticks, or coarse organic matter to improve ...

Overall, raised beds are a practical addition to your garden as they are easier to maintain and because of the depth of the ...

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

Closer to the modern era is the practice of “Hügelkultur,” a method of gardening that involves building raised beds from rotten logs and plant debris. While the term Hügelkultur was first ...

How times, and terms, have changed. Up until a few years ago, the term “raised bed” referred to a garden bed that consisted of rich soil perfect for growing vegetables. Such a bed included ...