As an avid gardener, I’m always looking for ways to expand my planting area and experiment with new garden bed designs. Recently, I’ve become fascinated with the idea of using bricks to construct beautiful and sturdy raised garden beds Bricks provide such an elegant, classic look that pairs nicely with plants and immediately ups the … Read more
Raised garden beds are a great way to improve your gardening experience. The elevated design makes planting, weeding, and harvesting easier on your back. But have you considered adding a trellis arch over your raised beds? This simple DIY project takes your garden to the next level in both form and function. Why Add an … Read more
Straight rectangular raised beds are practical but curved garden beds infuse backyards with artistic flair. The fluid, sweeping lines of curved raised beds add visual interest while maximizing planting space. When planning your garden don’t limit yourself to straight lines. Embrace curved raised garden bed ideas to create a landscape as unique as your green … Read more
Installing a raised bed drip irrigation system is one of the best ways to keep your vegetable and flower gardens lush, healthy, and thriving with minimal water usage Drip irrigation delivers water right to the base of plants, saturating the root zone while avoiding evaporation and runoff. When combined with raised garden beds, it forms … Read more
For accessible, lush gardens raised beds are the way to go. The elevated design reduces bending and kneeling while creating loose healthy soil. Northern Tool offers a versatile selection of raised garden beds to grow bountiful flowers and veggies. In this guide, we’ll highlight key features of Northern Tool’s raised planter boxes. Keep reading for … Read more
As any gardener with curious outdoor cats knows, our furry feline friends don’t always mix well with flower and vegetable gardens. Cats love loose, soft soil and will happily use your carefully tended raised beds as their own personal litter box Even worse, they may dig up seedlings or damage plants in the process If … Read more
With their bright colors and stunning blooms, dahlias make a bold statement in any garden. These summer-blooming tubers come in a dazzling range of sizes colors and forms to fit any sunny bed or border. Follow this guide for successfully growing vibrant dahlias directly in your garden beds for continuous color from midsummer into fall. … Read more
Fresh herbs are a wonderful addition to home cooking, providing fragrant flavor and visual appeal While it’s possible to grow a few herbs in pots on a sunny windowsill, you’ll get a much larger harvest with a dedicated herb garden outside Using raised garden beds provides the ideal growing environment for a variety of culinary … Read more
There is a cheaper and more durable way to build raised garden beds out of plain cinder blocks, but they don’t look very nice. A fresh coat of paint can do a lot to turn dull concrete blocks into bright focal points that are full of personality. Vibrant colors and patterns lend artistic flair, bringing … Read more
For gardeners wanting to build their own raised beds, wood is often the first material considered. Compared to stone, concrete, or metal, wood tends to be more affordable and easier for the home DIY builder to work with using basic tools But not all kinds of wood are the same when it comes to how … Read more