Widely known for its attractiveness to cats, catnip also attracts beneficial insects while repelling many pests. This makes ...

Companion planting is a smart way to maximize space and improve soil health in raised garden beds—plus, certain vegetables make for the perfect pair. "I love the idea of growing tomatoes ...

A raised bed garden is just what it sounds like. Instead of planting straight into the ground, you build a frame and fill it with soil. This setup makes gardening a whole lot easier on your knees and ...

Vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and squash are good choices for raised-bed gardens, as are leafy greens like lettuce and ...

10 Tenets of Biointensive Gardening. Loosen soil in raised-bed planting sites by “double-digging” to a depth of 2 feet. Space crops tightly in a hexagonal planting pattern.

If bending and kneeling is making gardening a pain, considered raised beds. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 65°F. Friday, May 9th 2025 Today's e-Edition. Home Page. News.

Raised garden beds are a popular option for many home gardeners. This week’s Yard and Garden answers some frequently asked questions about raised beds, and those answers come from Iowa State ...

Wheat can be planted on preformed beds of any length, 60-90 cm wide by 15 to 30 cm high, with two or four defined planting rows per bed. For planting on raised-beds, a seed rate of 30 kg per acre ...