A raised garden bed is one of the easiest ways to create a dedicated growing space in your backyard. Here’s how to plan the size, choose a location, prepare the ground, build the frame, fill it with soil, and get it ready for planting.
Raised garden beds can make it easier to control soil, spacing, drainage, and growing conditions. From leafy greens and herbs to tomatoes, carrots, and peppers, these vegetables are particularly well suited to raised-bed gardening.
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