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 ...

Are there cinders in cinder blocks? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will investigate whether the big blocks are safe to use around people and plants. Plus Mike speaks with author Lynn ...

Creating a raised garden bed can sometimes be a big investment. From the building materials to the soil, it can be tempting to cut corners and save money by using inexpensive materials like cinder ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many gardeners prefer raised beds to in-ground gardens since their soil warms up fast and tends to drain water well. Cinder blocks are a ...

Question: My husband and I are wanting to put in some raised beds. What would be the best wood to use without costing a fortune? Thanks for your help. Answer: Raised beds don’t necessarily have to be ...

There are several materials you can use to build a raised bed garden. Some of the most popular are cedar, pine, and concrete blocks. The advantages of raised beds are numerous: the soil warms up much ...

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 ...