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Growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers in raised garden beds makes gardening easy and accessible The elevated design reduces bending and kneeling while creating healthy, loose soil Best Choice Products offers a variety of quality cedar and fir wood raised beds to suit any gardening need. Even though Best Choice Products raised beds come with instructions … Read more

Growing your own fruits vegetables, and herbs is extremely rewarding. Not only do you get to enjoy the fresh taste of homegrown produce, but you also know exactly where your food is coming from and what inputs went into it. However, traditional in-ground gardening can be challenging due to poor soil quality drainage issues, bending … Read more

Lightweight perlite is a common additive used to improve drainage in potting soils. Some gardeners also recommend incorporating perlite into raised bed soil mixes. However perlite has some distinct drawbacks when used in open garden beds. Understanding the pros and cons allows you to make an informed decision about using perlite in your raised garden. … Read more

When it comes to preparing your garden beds for a bountiful harvest, using high-quality compost is essential. Compost acts as a natural fertilizer, providing nutrients for your plants. It also improves soil structure, texture, and water retention. With so many compost options available, how do you know which one is right for your garden? Keep … Read more

For gardeners working with a small yard, going vertical and making smart use of space is key. An L-shaped raised garden bed is a great option to maximize planting in a corner spot. With a design that wraps around a corner, you can fit more gardening area into a tight footprint. In this article we’ll … Read more

Raised garden beds make growing vegetables flowers herbs, and other plants easy and convenient. The elevated structure reduces back strain from bending, improves drainage, and allows control over the soil quality. Concrete blocks are a smart, durable material for constructing raised beds in your backyard, patio, or balcony. Concrete block raised beds can last for … Read more

Growing your own herbs is an extremely rewarding endeavor for any gardener. Fresh herbs not only make food taste great, but they are also good for you and can be used to make your own soaps, salves, teas, and other things. When planning an herb garden, it’s important to pick types that will do well … Read more

Raised garden beds are a great way to create a contained space for growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The U-shape design makes for an efficient use of space while still allowing easy access from all sides. Building your own DIY U-shaped raised bed can be a satisfying weekend project that will provide years of gardening … Read more

As a passionate gardener with several raised beds for flowers and vegetables, keeping my beds neatly edged has become a top priority. The right edging finishes beds nicely, keeps soil and mulch contained, and provides a clean look to any garden space. Over the years, I’ve experimented with various edging options for my raised beds, … Read more

Preparing and digging a new garden bed can be fun and rewarding, but it takes a lot of work. It might be easier to use a tiller or hire someone to do the work, but there are some unique benefits to digging a bed by hand. By hand-digging, you can get to know your soil … Read more