Raised beds

Raised beds covers the practical decisions: how deep to build for different crops, what fill materials create a well-draining yet moisture-retentive root zone, and how to amend and maintain beds year after year. Articles include comparisons of wood, block, and metal frames — and the soil mixes suited to each.

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PIONEER · SOIL·5 min read

Metal raised garden beds

Corrugated and galvanized metal raised beds — soil-heat and rust concerns, food-safety of coatings, lifespan vs wood, and how popular kits compare.

PIONEER · SOIL·5 min read

Raised bed gardening: how deep to build and what to fill it with

Raised beds let you control your soil from day one. Here is how deep to build them, the best organic soil mix, and how to fill a bed without overspending.