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Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

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 ...

Raised garden beds are a wonderful way to grow vegetables, but not every plant is a perfect fit for this confined space. Some vegetables need more room to stretch, send out sprawling vines, or develop ...

A raised container bed delivers all the benefits of traditional gardening without the back pain that can come from squatting or kneeling. Getty Images / Getty Images/iStockphoto Growing fresh veggies ...

Container gardening allows for gardeners to have more flexibility than traditional gardens. Plants can be raised or lowered, moved into sunny or shady areas, and protected from wildlife. Here is the ...

Large plants such as cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes require trellis support in the back of your garden, while smaller ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With our short growing season here in Northeast Ohio, the first step in planning a vegetable garden is to find the outdoor space with the most sun. The next step is to figure out ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...