Concrete interlocking blocks have some advantages over wood for making raised beds. First, they don't rot. Also, they can be dismantled and moved, the container's ...

Q:After reading your column on salvaging old bricks (Dec. 15), I have a couple of questions of my own and would like to get some suggestions. I have a concrete slab (about 2 to 3 inches thick with ...

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 ...

Q: I'm helping with a school project that involves putting in 4-by-4-foot raised planting beds on a concrete base. We plan on lining the beds with landscape fabric, putting in some pea gravel for ...

Whether you're an experienced green thumb or a beginner gardener, planting in raised beds is an excellent way to control weeds and maximize your growing space. Beyond being a great landscaping idea, ...

If it is winter where you are, your garden may be in hibernation. But there is one area that can be used for a variety of gardening activities even now - the raised bed. If you have planned ahead, now ...

Pop quiz: What’s the Holy Grail for Seattle-area vegetable gardeners? If you said heat, you win. Short of moving to Arizona, how can we triumph over our cool maritime climate and snag that golden ...

Q: After reading your column on salvaging old bricks (Dec. 15), I have a couple of questions of my own and would like to get some suggestions. I have a concrete slab (about 2 to 3 inches thick with ...