So, that’s when Mr. Crumbs discovered a bunch of scrap wood lying around from a construction site and decided to use that to build some cheap raised garden beds. In addition to the other materials we needed for this project, the total was around $15! Now that’s what I call smart s...
Another great benefit to raised beds is that you can customize the soil that you grow in. Once you build your frame for the bed, you will be able to add mulch, compost, topsoil, manure, and anything else that will help your garden grow. You can customize your growing medium to best ...
The two beds below were built using Trex lumber from the “seconds” pile at a local lumber yard. It was too warped for building a deck but worked just fine for a garden bed. The bottom is lined with 1/4 inch hardware cloth screening to keep the voles from eating precious bulbs. This...
Learn how to build a raised garden bed with our step-by-step guide, including all the supplies you'll need. This DIY project is easy to do.
A garden offers multiple ways to incorporate any type of edging. Edging is an important element in defining garden beds and ensuring your mower or weed eater doesn’t gobble up your flowers. It’s useful in keeping mulch where you want it, but edging also enhances a garden, defining paths...
For more tips and complete build instructions, check outHow to Build Raised Garden Bedsby visiting Exmark.com/backyard. Exmark’s Backyard Life is part of a unique multimedia destination with a focus on helping homeowners make the most of their backyard. There you can also access other series,...
Do not use any of the soil you dug from the ground. Instead, you can use the old soil to raise your garden beds, fill in low spots, or ask local gardeners if they need extra dirt. Watering If you can, put your rain barrel to good use and wet the mixture thoroughly with rainwater...
How to Create a Garden: My name is Ben Arnold and I am a high school junior who created an initiative called Seed to Salad to create gardens for local non-profit organizations in Miami, FL. After discovering my own love for gardening, I wanted to help o
Benefits of Raised Garden Beds The soil warms up sooner than normal garden bed soil during spring, hence facilitating earlier planting and longer growing season. Thanks to the limited space, the maintenance of soil, watering, and fertilizing is controllable, facilitating the harvesting. It also pro...
They’re easy to grow and are a great option for gardeners with any amount of space, from just a pot on a windowsill to a whole backyard full of garden beds. The versatility of green onions in the kitchen is widely known and loved. Chop ‘em up as a beautiful garnish on any dish...