Next, gather your tree trimmings. You can use pine, oak, maple, apple, birch, and most softwoods for hugelkultur beds. But avoid using allelopathic or rot-resistant woods such as cedar, black ...

I’ve built raised garden beds out of railroad ties or cedar fencing, 2x4s, bricks and even a beautiful woven lattice. But when I got serious about not having to build new raised beds every few ...

Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting the best materials, consider factors like rot ...

Pine trees make needle drop easy to notice because they often have an open branching habit. Because pine needles grow — and fall — in bundles of two or more, the loss may be especially obvious.