One of the best ways to garden in the back yard is with raised beds. They are easy to get to, they make arranging things easy, they hold water a little better and they look nice. I made our raised beds from pressure treated 2 X 12s...
This contained elevated garden is easier to work and maintain than a traditional garden. Sure, it's true that in a lot of areas soil is not great for gardens, but that's not the main reason people are choosing to build raised garden beds...
A garden bed that is raised 16 inches or more above the ground makes planting and weeding easier and can make for an attractive design element in itself. Even beginners can accomplish this project in a weekend.
Some projects are not always your favorite bread and butter, but they are tasks that just need to be done. Projects are like this sometimes. They do not light your fire, but they are necessary...
