This is especially true of smaller plants where groups are necessary to have impact. Short plants can be used in long narrow plantings to create borders on the edge of a bed. There is an exception to the plant 3 or more plants rule. In general, if a plant is l...
A raised gardening bed is a garden area that is built up off the ground. It can be built just above ground with the base still resting on the soil, or it can be built up on legs like a bed. We opted for a garden bed placed on the ground. It requires fewer materials and it also...
Living in an arid aria can be quite unpleasant, especially if you like gardening and want to set up your own garden. Dry creek bed gardens are perfect for places that have a more arid climate and they can bring beauty to even the most deserted areas. Gardens of this type are easy to ...
Using the eight-foot planks described in this tutorial creates a rectangular bed, but you can adjust as needed to create the best shape and size bed for your space. Step 2 - Cut the Plank Cut your plank in half with a circular or hand saw. Cut down the line that you measured and ...
By incorporating materials such as river rock and large stones to create features we want or need in our garden, we can create something that’s both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. The neutral tones of natural materials have a calming effect, giving our gardens a more peaceful feeling ...
We’ll start off with exactly what you’re looking for—how to build a raised garden bed. Then we’ll jump into what kind of wood or material to use, how large a raised bed should be, how to clear the site, filling a raised bed and the soil mix!
A berm is a mound of soil brought in to create a garden bed that is higher than the rest of the garden. One reason to build a berm is to improve drainage for plants that do not like wet soil. A berm can also be a good way to improve poor soil. A benefit to a higher planting...
The relationships between colors create different effects. These include:Photo: Proven Winners. MONOCHROMATIC Different shades of the same color are called monochromatic colors. These combine to create a harmonious effect.Photo: Proven Winners. ANALOGOUS Colors such as reds and oranges that appear next...
How to: Make a productive garden bedLynch, Bill
One of the most exciting things about a raised bed garden is that you can grow almost anything in it, given the right conditions, so ideas for what to plant in a raised bed garden are nearly endless! Let's take a look at how to create your raised bed garden plan along with a few ...