Cinder block raised beds can be easy to build and durable, but they might not be the best material choice for your garden given these downsides.

If you're looking to give your garden bed a bit of a breather between plantings, but don't want weeds to pop up in the bare ...

One long-term challenge with using bricks or concrete blocks to construct raised garden beds is that these materials tend to shift over time due to the natural freezing and thawing cycles of soils.

Landscaping projects like improving the raised plant beds in your garden or that adorn the lawn-abutting edges of your patio always seem daunting, both in relation to your budget and the skill set ...

When you're looking for cinder block garden ideas, the sky's just about the limit for this versatile building material. Use them to create stylish walls, furniture, outdoor bars, planters, raised ...

Raised garden beds are a great option for gardeners with limited space. Here are 10 clever space-saving ideas for your next ...

The Oldcastle blocks are cheap. Really cheap. Many raised-garden kits cost upwards of $100, but these bricks sell for around $3 each and you only need four of them for a basic bed. Between the ...

Different types of stone or concrete materials can be used to construct raised garden beds including brick, concrete blocks, stone pavers and even large rocks. Unlike our recommendation to not use ...

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Raised garden beds aren’t popular because they ... but you can also use materials such as landscaping blocks or retaining wall blocks. You need to be able to reach every plant without stepping ...