An organic layer of lucerne hay can help create the ideal conditions for vegetable garden growth this season. Start with a large bail of lucerne hay and cut “biscuits,” or sections, large enough to cover all parts of the bed. Lay down this protective covering lightly over the soil surface...
The best way to begin to prep this type of bed is to define the outline of the bed in the fall. It can sometimes be helpful to use a garden hose to determine the outline of the bed. A garden hose can be moved and reshaped until you find exactly the right shape a...
But before the green-fingered among us can sit back and let nature take its course in the garden, there are a few things that must be done in preparation for the long-awaited spring.Gardening supremo ANNIE GUILFOYLE shares her easy guide to putting the garden to bed.DIVIDE & CONQUERDIVIDE...
OK, so we moved into a house that had a very large garden plot (40X60 ft) and a smaller garden plot. We've had a lot of life going on (new kids, new jobs..ya know..life) and haven't had the time to maintain both beds. We lived here for 2 years and each y
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed Looking for a way to grow more flowers or vegetables in your small yard? Consider building a raised garden bed to give yourself plenty of space to grow healthy, hearty plants. Keep reading to learn the benefits of a raised garden bed, as well as a step...
Read how to build a raised garden bed to grow your own food this summer! Check out my step-by-step tutorial showing you how to build a frugal raised garden bed to save money on food and eat healthier!
This design will provide you with a financially reasonable and technically easy way to get beds together quickly for any sized space. It offers a better amount of bed depth than most plans I see, and requires very few tools.
Step 1: Mark Off Garden Bed Frame Peter Krumhardt Start by determining how big you want yourgarden bedframe to be. If you're not sure, start with a 4x4-foot square garden bed frame; it'll be big enough for a variety of plants but small enough that you can still reach the center ...
Making a raised garden bed is an easy weekend project even for a novice. You can find ready-to-assemble kits online, or you can simply make your own, custom-created beds from common hardware supplies. Here’s how to do it, from placement to potting soil to plants. Tools You'll Need ...
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!