Raised-Bed Gardening for Dummies

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.