Raised garden beds make growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers easy and convenient. The contained, customized soil mix enables plants to thrive with minimal effort. Following some simple tips and best practices will help you get even more productivity out of your raised bed garden. 9 Key Tips for Raised Bed Gardening Success Here are top … Read more
As a passionate gardener who’s always seeking ways to enhance my backyard oasis, painting my raised garden beds has been one of the most rewarding projects The burst of color completely transforms the beds while adding visual interest to the landscape. In this guide, I’ll share my experiences and tips for painting raised beds to … Read more
As a passionate gardener, I’m always looking for ways to get the most out of the juicy, sweet strawberries I grow myself. And let me tell you, planting strawberries in a raised bed is the best way to get them ready for the season. Raised garden beds offer the ideal growing environment for prolific strawberry … Read more
A walk-in garden bed offers the ultimate in gardening convenience and enjoyment. You can take care of your plants without having to bend over or kneel inside a waist-high enclosure. These stand-alone buildings are great for people who have trouble moving around and for experienced gardeners who want to add more planting space. In this … Read more
Having squirrels dig through our vegetable beds can be very annoying for people who love gardening and growing their own food. You don’t want squirrels to ruin your garden after all the work you put into building and planting your raised beds. They should not be eating your sprouting plants or digging up your seeds. … Read more
For generations, gardeners have been advised that the path to a healthy productive garden starts with tilling and digging up the soil. But what if I told you that all that back-breaking work is totally unnecessary? Enter the no-dig garden bed – an innovative method that creates perfect soil conditions without disturbing the ground. By … Read more
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