When making a raised garden bed, you want to make sure you give your plants the best start they can get. Clearly, this means you want good soil, but what about the bottom of your garden bed? Generally, you should put organic matter, such as straw or fallen leaves, on the bottom of a raised …
Trellises are great for supporting vegetable plants and can also add a decorative element to your garden. But they can be expensive to purchase from nurseries or hardware stores. Because of that, most people always wonder if there is an inexpensive way to build a trellis. The cheapest way to build a trellis is by …
Growing plants outdoors is an incredibly fulfilling way to connect with nature. However, some people just don’t have the garden space for all kinds of flower beds. To help remedy those issues, you might want to go for outdoor shelving. The best outdoor shelving solutions for plants include hanging wall fixtures, tiered stands, and weatherproof …
There is a growing trend where porches and patios are treated as an extension of our indoor spaces. And it makes sense — thep orch is an excellent place to hang out with friends and family (or simply relax)! With a few plants, you can bring more life to it; however, what are the best …
Pressure treated wood often has active chemical ingredients inside of it that make people question whether or not they are safe to use in their gardens. You are not alone in wondering this. Chemicals will leak out of the wood into the soil, which is then absorbed into your plants. Although, it is important to …
If you are passionate about gardening, you probably spend a good amount of time watching over your plants. Whether you grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruit, or some combination of them all, gardening takes a great deal of time, attention, and special care. This care is why most home gardeners, or regular homeowners that simply want …
You don’t have to look hard to find reasons to love raised garden beds. In fact, if you’re considering adding a garden to your outdoor space, raised beds are probably the way to go. Not only do they create a natural organization, but they’re much easier to manage than standard in-earth gardens. Being an enthusiast …
Well, spring has arrived. And as you can tell by the above picture, I may have bought a bit too much topsoil (there were some raised beds not pictured, but it was still too much!). I know I can’t be the only person to have made this mistake. I knew one thing for sure, though. …