Top 13 Raised Beds Projects

1. 1. Tips for a Raised-Bed Vegetable Garden

   DIY Network experts give tips on growing vegetables in raised beds. It takes less space, while allowing vegetables to be...

2. 2. How to Plant a Raised Garden

   

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   Raised gardens allow for a longer growing season, and the plants can grow closer together so beds are more productive.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. Tips for Planting a Raised Bed

   Almost any plant will grow well in a raised bed. DIY experts offer some tips for keeping plants healthy.

4. 4. Horticultural Therapy

   DIY Network visits a garden at a local hospital, which features a gardening therapy program for patients in rehabilitati...

5. 5. Tips for Raised Beds

   Raised beds can be as simple as mounding up soil into a deep, wide planting area. DIY experts offer a few tips on how to...

6. 6. How To Build a Raised Bed

   

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   A raised bed can eliminate soil problems and make gardening much easier. Not only is the soil fluffy and easy to work, b...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 7. How to Build a Raised Vegetable Bed

   

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   Are you having trouble growing your favorite vegetables due to poorly draining soil? Follow these easy step-by-step inst...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. How to Build a Stone Raised Bed

   

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   Learn how to build a raised garden bed using recycled concrete rubble recovered from an old patio as the border material...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. Easier Gardening for Seniors

   DIY experts discuss the benefits of raised beds and vertical gardening, the proper way to kneel and to bend, and how to ...

10. 10. How to Build Raised Garden Beds

    

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    Follow these simple steps to clear the space, prep the soil and shield against weeds for raised garden beds.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. Raised Bed Gardens

    The biggest challenge to first-time gardeners is problem soils, but that problem can be solved with these tips on raised...

12. 12. How To Construct Planting Boxes

    

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    A series of different-sized boxes can provide a useful space for raised gardening.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy