Potting soil does not come cheap nowadays and if you have to fill a large raised bed, you will definitely notice the pinch. Using layers of different materials is cheaper and gives your plants more ...
The gardening world expanded rapidly this spring, when the pandemic kept most people at home. With nowhere to go, many folks decided to give gardening a try. That was wise, as a recent Princeton ...
From left: Bob Hawkins, Nicole Pramik, and the author at The Farm at Okefenokee. What do I put on the bottom of a raised garden bed? Design your raised bed garden layout to maximize sunlight and layer ...
Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...
This video explains why a 6-layer raised garden bed built with kitchen waste works so well. We break down each layer, how organic materials decompose, improve soil structure, retain moisture, and ...
Raised gardens are typically filled with a rich, raised bed soil mix made of sand, compost, and topsoil. However, to get even better results from raised bed gardening, you can add other materials to ...
I don’t have a giant property, so I strategize to get the most use of the garden I have, and that includes planting vegetables and herbs in raised beds and containers. I’ve been growing edibles in two ...
Ready to take things outside? You're not alone. Houzz research shows that 50% of homeowners are putting dollars and cents toward improving outdoor spaces, and many are looking for ways to incorporate ...
To prevent weeds from growing into your garden bed, lay an organic base layer that will drain well when you water your garden. Cardboard, newspapers or paper bags are great choices. Use a few ...
Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting materials, consider factors like rot resistance, ...
LandGuard Garden is offering bundle deals, along with 15-50 percent off on various core products to kickstart your spring ...