Recycle woody debris into productive raised beds that retain moisture, improve drainage, and build fertile soil over time.

Hügelkultur (pronounced hoo-gul-culture) is a traditional method of gardening that involves organic raised beds. It's becoming popular for people interested in frugal, sustainable, and self-sufficient ...

As another option, raised beds can be made from brick, concrete block or stone. But that will be a lot more expensive than wood, and over time, any loose bricks and blocks will shift or topple. A ...

Another option is to fill the bottom half with things like small logs, sticks, leaves and food peelings. Basically anything ...

A woman tending to small plants in a raised garden bed - Carlofranco/Getty Images That sinking feeling when your once-thriving vegetable garden starts to slow down and produce smaller harvests is ...