Learn how to build a simple DIY cinder block raised bed for home gardening! This easy project is perfect for growing vegetables, herbs, or flowers while maximizing space and improving soil drainage.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many gardeners prefer raised beds to in-ground gardens since their soil warms up fast and tends to drain water well. Cinder blocks are a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Galina Zhigalova / Getty Images Gardening in a small space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or productivity. Whether ...

Are there cinders in cinder blocks? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will investigate whether the big blocks are safe to use around people and plants. Plus Mike speaks with author Lynn ...

From rustic to modern, the raised garden bed ideas for growing vegetables and flowers are nearly endless. Although plenty of kits you can buy and assemble are available, you can also opt for DIY ...

If industrial-strength pallets don’t come your way and you’re not up for a woodworking project, reader Mark shared his success constructing five raised beds out of cinder blocks stacked two high ...

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 have been thinking of starting a vegetable garden, consider building or buying a raised bed. Raised beds are popular for a variety of reasons. They drain faster than typical garden beds due to ...

Rise and shine, everybody. It’s time to get out of your bed and jump into a raised garden bed. For beginners and gardening veterans alike, raised garden beds are ideal for growing flowers and ...