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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

Raised garden beds have become increasingly popular for growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Their elevated design provides better drainage, allows you to control the soil quality, and makes gardening more accessible. But with so many plant options, how do you decide what to grow? The key is choosing varieties that will thrive in the unique … Read more

Stepped raised garden beds are quickly becoming a popular gardening trend for backyard gardeners, professional landscapers, community gardens, senior centers, schools, and more These unique multi-level planter boxes offer practical benefits as well as aesthetic appeal to upgrade your outdoor space What are Stepped Raised Beds? Stepped raised beds, also known as tiered raised beds, … Read more

As a passionate gardener I love creating beautiful beds bursting with flowers, veggies and other plants. So when I spot lumpy green moss carpeting my carefully curated beds, I see red. While moss thrives in the Pacific Northwest’s cool, wet climate, that doesn’t mean I want it invading my garden. If you’ve noticed moss creeping … Read more

Raised garden beds with built-in compost bins are the ultimate solution for lazy gardeners like me who want maximum yields with minimal effort. As both an avid gardener and a self-professed lazivore, I’m always on the lookout for ways to make vegetable gardening easier and more productive. After years of experimenting with different techniques, I’ve … Read more

You want to start gardening and are thinking about putting in some raised beds. It looks like your lawn is the best choice—it’s a blank slate ready to be painted. It would be so easy to put those garden beds right on the grass, right? Not so fast. Placing raised beds directly on top of … Read more

Garden edging is an easy DIY project that can completely transform the look of your yard and flowerbeds. With a variety of affordable materials like wood, stone and metal to choose from, you can create custom edging that adds aesthetic appeal keeps your plants neatly contained and prevents grass and weeds from invading your garden … Read more