The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquires received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I want to build a raised bed in my garden. What ...

Plants are generally forgiving creatures, but you can spend a lifetime trying to convince them to do what you want. To give them the best shot at sprouting delicious produce or gorgeous flowers, a ...

Winter has a reputation for slamming the brakes on gardening, but frost doesn’t have to mean failure, frozen dreams, or limp ...

Growing in raised beds can be a convenient method for overcoming challenges associated with in-ground gardening, such as poorly drained soil, rocky soil, heavy-clay soil, contaminated soil or ...

Is the thought of starting a backyard vegetable garden intriguing, but daunting? Consider building a raised bed garden. There are several benefits to growing plants in a raised bed and construction of ...

Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting materials, consider factors like rot resistance, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Laura Motley Any serious gardener will spend countless hours planning and planting, ...

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 plenty of ...

Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs in a raised garden bed is a handy solution if you have poor soil or drainage problems, and it allows you to start planting earlier in spring. But how deep should ...

Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting the best materials, consider factors like rot ...