Loyal readers of this column — and I thank you both — know that we've written about pot before. Pots and potted plants, that is. And we've written about grass. How to mow it, of course. Well this time ...

This past week I visited two vegetable gardens on city lots that were designed and built to exclude birds and squirrels while adding visual appeal to the backyard landscapes. I am continuing this ...

‘I’ve been growing my own vegetables in containers for several years, but I think I am ready to build a raised bed. What do I need to know before I do that?” — W.H. Raised beds are a great option when ...

Just about everybody agrees that raised beds are the way to grow vegetables in a home garden, especially when your alleged “soil” is lousy clay or construction fill. Raised beds elevate plants up and ...

If you're considering your first raised garden bed, you've no doubt looked at boring rectangular options. Take things up a notch with this unique design.