Raised-Bed Gardening for Dummies - Paperback

by Teri Dunn Chace (Author)

An easy, step-by-step guide to a fun and relaxing form of gardening

Interested in exploring gardening but worried you don't have enough time or space? Concerned that the constant bending and stooping might create a problem for you physically? Then it's time you discovered raised-bed gardening.

In Raised-Bed Gardening For Dummies, experienced gardener and author, Teri Chace, delivers a practical and hands-on guide to a rewarding and physically accessible style of gardening you can get the hang of immediately. Chace shows you how to plan, design, build, maintain, and grow plants in raised bed environments. You'll learn exactly how to get started, from picking the right location and garden materials to choosing your plants, fruits, and veggies.

You'll also find:

• Tips to create convenient, no-bend gardens that are perfect for people with physical limitations or disabilities and those worried about causing or aggravating an injury
• Expert troubleshooting tips for common gardening issues, like pests, temperature changes, and soil maintenance
• Accurate info about which plants thrive in which environments so you can match your garden to your location and climate

The perfect book for people entirely new to gardening and interested in a fun, relaxing, and challenging new hobby, Raised-Bed Gardening For Dummies is also a must-read for would-be gardeners with limited space, like city dwellers and condo owners.

Back Jacket

Raise your fruits and veggies--literally!

For beginning and experienced gardeners alike, raised-bed gardens have lots of benefits. You can take advantage of small spaces, protect plants from pests and weather, extend your growing season, and reduce the physical strain of gardening. This handy guide helps you get started and improve your results, with clear advice on planning your garden, constructing raised-beds, choosing the right plants, troubleshooting, and enjoying a successful harvest. Raised-Bed Gardening For Dummies will really "elevate" your gardening skill!

Inside...

• Planning where to plant
• Making beds out of wood, metal, fabric, and more
• Mulching and giving your soil TLC
• Choosing fruits, veggies, flowers, and herbs that will thrive in raised-bed gardens
• Taking care of your raised beds

Author Biography

Teri Dunn Chace is a seasoned gardener, garden writer, and editor. She has more than 35 books in publication, including the award-winning Seeing Seeds. She's also written and edited for publications like Horticulture, North American Gardener, and Backyard Living. Teri is the author of Landscaping For Dummies and Low-Water Landscaping For Dummies.