Robby

So you’ve built some beautiful new raised garden beds in your yard. Make a frame for them now, then fill them with healthy soil and your favorite plants and vegetables. Lining a garden bed might sound complicated but it’s actually pretty straightforward once you understand the basics. In this complete guide, we’ll walk through everything … Read more

As someone who loves gardening and growing my own vegetables, I’m always looking for ways to expand my planting space. Raised garden beds are a great option because they allow you to create more planting area wherever you have some extra room. I recently tried out the KING BIRD raised bed frame and found it … Read more

Raised garden beds are an increasingly popular way to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Growing in raised beds offers many advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, which makes them an excellent option for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. In this article, we’ll explore some of the top ideas and benefits of using raised beds, as well … Read more

Raised garden beds provide many advantages over traditional in-ground gardening. They improve drainage, reduce weed pressure, and make tending plants easier on your back. But sometimes, standard raised bed heights of 12-18 inches may be too high for those with mobility challenges or seniors. Enter the low raised garden bed. Ranging from just 3-8 inches … Read more

It’s very satisfying to grow your own food, and raised garden beds make it easy to care for plants without having to bend down. But it can be hard to find materials for raised beds that are safe, long-lasting, and affordable. The material you use to line your raised beds is very important because it … Read more

Raised garden beds provide many benefits for growing vegetables, flowers and other plants. The contained structure keeps soil loose and nutrient-rich while elevating plants to reduce pressure on your back. But before you start filling your new raised beds with fertile soil it’s important to consider what to place at the base below the main … Read more

One of the keys to successfully raising big, healthy tomato plants is giving their roots ample space to grow deep. This is especially important for larger tomato varieties. Determining the ideal raised bed height and depth for tomato growing ensures your plants thrive and produce abundant fruit. Why Tomato Root Depth Matters Few things make … Read more

Raised garden beds are a great way to boost your gardening productivity and aesthetics. But landscaping and designing the area around the beds is just as important for the overall look and functionality. With some planning, you can create useful pathways, edge the beds neatly, and incorporate decorative touches to complement your raised bed garden. … Read more

For many gardeners, planting directly in the existing soil is the traditional, most cost-effective way to grow flowers, vegetables and herbs. While raised beds are popular right now for their heightened convenience, ground-level in-ground beds have some excellent benefits too when properly prepared and maintained. Expert Gardener offers quality wooden frame garden bed kits that … Read more

Do your vegetable or flower beds bake in the hot summer sun? While many plants thrive in full sun, too much direct sunlight can wilt, scorch or stunt some varieties. Providing strategic shade allows you to grow a wider diversity of plants successfully. Shading your beds can also help retain soil moisture, protect pollinators, and … Read more