Jaimie is 8 months pregnant with our second child...which makes gardening...difficult. So, doing a DIY Raised Planter Box seemed like a great way to help her not need to lean over in the garden but still be able to get some
Of course, a raised bed can be even simpler than that: you could build a raised bed without a frame, mound the soil 6 to 8 inches high, and flatten the top. This requires no additional materials (beyond soil). How to Build A Raised Garden Bed You are simply building a box—like a...
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...
We decided that our front porch needed an upgrade It has remained fairly untouched since we moved in a year and a half ago. Sad, I know. So we decided to try our hand at building box planters for either side of the front door. It was my goal to avoid purchasing anything to complete...
Building raised beds is an excellent DIY project for those wanting to grow their own food. You’ll just need a few tools and some hard workers. See a step-by-step slideshow of one of our columnistscreating a raised bed garden.
Making a raised garden bed is an easy weekend project even for a novice. Here’s how to do it, from placement to potting soil to plants.
“If you want to up your enrichment game, a dig box is a great solution,” says Sumridge. “You can build a large one with a wooden frame and add clean sand. For smaller dogs, you can place sand in a buried or unburied kiddie pool. Wet sand is more fun than dry sand but keep...
Where would a rock garden look best in your yard? Is the site in sun or shade? Will plants need regular water, or will it be a drought-tolerant landscape? Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Even a front yard can have a rock garden.Research...
Fill with soil and plants. 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 ...
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