Q:I just purchased a lovely 1927 home in the East Oakland hills. The previous owner didn't want to have anything to do with anything green outside, so she had two concrete patios built in the backyard ...

Q:After reading your column on salvaging old bricks (Dec. 15), I have a couple of questions of my own and would like to get some suggestions. I have a concrete slab (about 2 to 3 inches thick with ...

Convenient, plant-friendly, and more accessible too, raised garden beds are a worthwhile investment for home gardeners. Put simply, "A raised garden bed is a planting bed that has been raised a few ...

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How deep should a raised garden bed be? Raised garden bed layers less than 8 inches tall will stunt plant growth. Choose 8 inches or taller. Here’s why. Raised garden beds are popular for reasons ...

Green thumbs along with vegetable plants are flourishing at Cleveland Manor this summer. Four raised garden beds -- that look much like tables -- now allow residents who are in wheelchairs, use ...