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What you use for paths, borders, and ground cover has a big effect on how your garden looks after you’ve designed it. Gravel is an attractive and useful option that can be used in many ways. It also helps your plants grow. In this guide, we’ll explore using gravel for garden beds and walkways to … Read more

Raised garden beds are a great way to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers They elevate your plants above the ground, reducing bending for easier maintenance. Raised beds also improve drainage in clay or compacted soils. However, some questions come up when building raised beds – mainly, do they need additional drainage material underneath the soil? … Read more

Tired of grass and weeds creeping into your flower and vegetable beds? Installing edging stones is an attractive solution to clearly define bed boundaries and keep your lawn in its place. With a variety of sizes shapes and material options available garden edging stones let you add decorative flair while tackling a practical landscaping challenge. … Read more

One of the most common questions from new raised bed gardeners is “How often do I need to water my vegetables and plants?” Proper watering is vital for a thriving garden but knowing the right watering frequency can be tricky. Raised beds lose water more quickly than traditional in-ground gardens and usually need to be … Read more

Deer can quickly go from being cute backyard visitors to four-legged pests when they start munching on your carefully cultivated vegetable garden. If neighborhood deer are treating your raised beds like an all-you-can-eat buffet, it’s time to deer proof your setup. Protecting your plants doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. With some clever design … Read more

Raised garden beds make growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers easy and accessible. With their contained structure and elevated height, they allow you to garden without having to bend over or kneel on the ground. But while raised beds make the actual planting and tending very simple, there are some important steps for preparing them beforehand. … Read more

Adding mulch to your raised garden beds provides a wide range of benefits for your plants and soil Mulch acts as a protective barrier, retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and regulating soil temperature But with so many mulching materials to choose from, how do you know what’s best for your raised beds? In this comprehensive guide, … Read more

Setting up garden beds is a great way to make room for plants like herbs, vegetables, flowers, and more. The blocks that line the sides of garden beds keep the soil in place, stop it from washing away, and give the bed a nice, finished look. What about the corners? If you leave them open, … Read more

Layering materials in raised garden beds is an ingenious method to maximize soil volume while creating a nutrient-rich base for plant roots. Known techniques like Hugelkultur utilize woody base layers that break down over time, while layered topsoils and amendments provide immediate nourishment. Benefits of layering raised beds: Save money on soil costs Improve drainage and aeration Create thriving environment for microbes Retain moisture during dry periods Allow … Read more