In raised beds or gardening in native soil, no-till involves cutting your healthy vegetable plants and cover crops at the soil surface and dropping them in place to act as mulch, and planting ...

No-till gardening in raised beds, a practice in which the soil structure is never tilled nor turned over, is a low-maintenance approach that will help build healthy, fertile soils for healthy plants ...

All the benefits of raised garden beds, from soil control to accessibility, plus ideas for adding one into your yard.

Although labor intensive this year, the new raised beds will reduce the need for annual soil preparation and help us move toward a more no-till vegetable gardening system aimed at maximizing the ...

All the benefits of raised garden beds, from soil control to accessibility, plus ideas for adding one into your yard.

If you decide to add raised beds to your garden, the dimensions should be at least 10 to 12 inches high and no more than 4 to 5 feet wide. The length is up to you and your available space. (Nicole ...

10 Raised Garden Bed Ideas for Growing Herbs, Vegetables, and More Enjoy tomatoes, basil, and other favorites without the extra hassle.

Raised-bed gardening has become a popular practice. Smaller lots and families have led to downsizing planting areas and amount of produce needed.

Here's another "how to basic fruit & vegetable gardening tips in 2 minutes" on no-dig raised beds. In this video, I demonstrate and explain how to refurbish a no-dig raised garden bed to grow thriving ...

Once your beds are built and slightly raised and "fluffy," don't walk on them. If you're not compacting the soil by smashing it back down, there's little reason to even think about tilling.

In a raised bed, it is difficult to customize the nutrients and soil pH for various vegetables. Your best approach is to strive for a slightly acidic soil (6.0 - 6.5 pH).

Tilling usually isn't necessary and is often counter-productive. Raised beds are a better alternative for home vegetable gardens.