Cedar, galvanized steel, composite or modular? Eight types of raised bed kit compared by budget, durability and how much bending you want to do.
From Garden to Table — Grow It Fresh, Cook It Simple
From Garden to Table — Grow It Fresh, Cook It Simple

Cedar, galvanized steel, composite or modular? Eight types of raised bed kit compared by budget, durability and how much bending you want to do.

Kits go up in a weekend; a DIY build costs less and fits your space exactly. How to decide which suits your yard, budget and skill level.

A weather-aware controller can cut outdoor water use by 20–30%. How to set one up, what it costs, and how quickly it pays for itself.

Hand-watering wastes time and water, and sprinklers waste even more. Here’s how to choose the right drip irrigation system for your garden, whatever its size.
Zucchini is one of the most productive things you can grow in a pot. Container size, watering, pollination — and what to do with the glut.
Learn how to grow cucumbers at home from seed to harvest — whether you have a full garden bed or just a sunny balcony. Easy tips for bigger yields and crunchier cucumbers.
Ornamental grasses are the unsung heroes of the summer garden. They sway in the breeze, …
Forsythia is one of spring’s most cheerful shrubs — those bright yellow blooms bursting out …
Imagine walking into your home and being greeted by the soft scent of jasmine, or …
Forget chemical sprays. One dragonfly can wipe out hundreds of mosquitoes every single day — and these 12 plants will bring them straight to your yard.