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Finding ants crawling around in your carefully tended garden beds can be incredibly frustrating While ants play important ecological roles, most gardeners prefer they do their work elsewhere when it comes to the vegetable patch or flower beds When ant populations grow out of control, these tiny insects can damage plants through extensive tunneling, spread … Read more

Lavender is one of the most popular herbs to grow in any garden. With its beautiful purple flowers and soothing fragrance, this Mediterranean plant makes a gorgeous addition to beds, borders, and containers. While lavender thrives in warm climates, it can be grown successfully in colder zones as well if you give it the right … Read more

Growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other plants in raised garden beds is easy and pays off in the long run. If you put up raised beds in your yard, patio, or deck, you can garden without having to bend down. It also gives you total control over the soil environment. In this guide we will … Read more

Raised garden beds are a great way to add visual interest and functionality to your outdoor space While traditional in-ground gardening has its merits, installing raised beds can provide a number of benefits for both novice and seasoned gardeners With the recent popularity of DIY home projects and increased interest in small space gardening, ornamental … Read more

When constructing DIY raised garden beds treated lumber may seem like an ideal building material. It’s affordable easy to work with, and resistant to rot, fungi, and insects. But is treated wood safe for direct contact with soil and edible plants? Concerns over potential chemical leaching have left many gardeners unsure. Let’s dig into the … Read more

If you want to start gardening, raised garden beds are a great choice. You should use white raised garden beds because they look nice, reflect light well, and make your yard look nice. For people who want to learn more about white raised beds, I wanted to share what I’ve learned from years of gardening. … Read more

Raised garden beds make it easy and convenient to grow your own flowers, vegetables, and fruits. But even though the beds are portable and can be used in a variety of ways, picking the right place to put them is very important for their success. When selecting an ideal raised bed site, there are several … Read more

A raised garden bed tucked into a corner of your yard is a great way to grow vegetables, herbs, or flowers even if you don’t have a lot of space. Corner raised beds allow you to take advantage of unused areas and add visual interest to boring spots. You can turn dull, unused corners into … Read more

Gnats can be a nuisance for any gardener. These tiny pesky flies congregate in garden beds, where they lay eggs and the larvae feed on plant roots and soil fungi. Left unchecked, high populations of fungus gnats can stunt plants, spread disease, and detract from your gardening enjoyment. While eradicating gnats completely may not be … Read more

The front yard is the first impression of your home. Sprucing it up with gorgeous flower beds adds vibrant color while increasing curb appeal Well-designed garden beds also provide privacy, delineate spaces, and showcase your unique style When planning flower beds for the front of your house, it’s important to choose the right plants, materials, … Read more