Tips for Creating Raised Bed Planters
Raised beds can be as simple as mounding up soil into a deep, wide planting area. Here are a few tips on how to garden with them.
By Joe Lamp'lMore in Outdoors
What Materials Should Be Used?
Anything material that retains the soil will work, from scrap concrete to lumber to railroad ties. Even composite wood is becoming more popular. Non-treated, rot-resistant lumber such as cedar works best. Pressure-treated wood is less expensive, but there is some debate around the safety of its use, especially if using the beds for edibles.
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