Whether taking on a project themselves or hiring professional contractors to handle the job, many consumers have slipped from the realm of uninformed to inquiring, self-educated project owners.
Our master gardener reveals the strategies she employs to keep squirrels away from her raised beds, whether it's using wire, ...
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, ...
Spring is here, and those of us who garden are thinking about what we are going to do in our gardens this year. Some of us are very familiar with using raised beds for gardening. If you are ...
Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...
Removing an old tree stump is no easy feat. So, why not turn it into a raised garden bed for added charm and extra space for ...
What are the advantages of raised beds? Better Drainage: A raised bed permits plant roots to develop in soil held above water-logged, potentially contaminated, or compacted sites. You can easily ...
Raised beds let you tiptoe into gardening with various setups available, whether you buy a premade kit or build a bed from scratch. Gardening in raised beds gives you control over the soil quality, ...
As another option, raised beds can be made from brick, concrete block or stone. But that will be a lot more expensive than wood, and over time, any loose bricks and blocks will shift or topple. A ...