Robby One of the key advantages of raised garden beds is the ability to create and control the ideal soil environment for your plants. While in-ground gardening relies on existing soil that may be dense, depleted or full of weeds raised beds allow you to custom design the growing medium. An important step in preparing your … Read more
Edges around garden beds are like the frame around a beautiful piece of art; they bring your landscape together to make a whole masterpiece. The right edge defines lawns and flower beds clearly, giving them both form and function. Good edging keeps your garden looking neat and stops grass and weeds from getting into your … Read more
Raised garden beds made of wood are a popular way to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Wood is affordable, easy to work with, and attractive in backyard garden settings. However, because wood is in direct contact with damp soil, it can start decomposing and rotting quickly. Taking steps to protect and preserve the wood will … Read more
Getting more yard space to grow plants is a top reason gardeners use raised beds But straight-edged rectangular beds aren’t the only option Circular raised beds are an attractive alternative that can maximize planting space while adding visual interest to your landscape, Round raised planter boxes offer a refreshing change from ordinary squared-off beds And … Read more
For home gardeners, raised beds offer many growing advantages over traditional in-ground planting. A raised bed is the best way to deal with problems like poor soil, drainage, accessibility, and pest control because it is contained and raised. Rural King, a big store for farm and home goods, has a wide range of raised garden … Read more
Raised garden beds make growing your own spuds easy and bountiful. But what is the ideal raised bed depth for successful potato harvests?. Potatoes form tubers underground, so they require adequate soil depth for the tubers to size up properly. Beds that are too shallow lead to stunted, green tubers. On the flip side, extremely … Read more
As a passionate gardener, few things distress me more than discovering snails munching away on the plants I’ve lovingly tended I’ve had many heart-sinking moments spotting their telltale silvery trails crisscrossing my garden beds Snails are an important part of nature, but they can quickly destroy your flowers, vegetables, and other garden plants because they … Read more
Growing sweet, crunchy homegrown carrots is easy when you plant them in raised garden beds. Raised beds provide the loose, nutrient-rich soil carrots need to form their tapered roots. Follow this beginner’s guide for tips on planting, caring for and harvesting bumper crops of carrots from a raised bed. Benefits of Raised Beds for Carrots … Read more
As a gardener, nothing is more frustrating than putting in all the hard work to grow your vegetables and flowers only to have rabbits, deer groundhogs and other critters devour your crops before you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Installing a raised garden bed with an animal barrier is an excellent way … Read more
Raised garden beds are a great way to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers. They allow you to control the soil quality and drainage while making gardening tasks easier. When planning your raised bed garden, one of the most important considerations is selecting the right size. The dimensions you choose can impact the yield, ease of … Read more