"Make your bed" is all about preparing the soil for planting. Every gardener gets excited by the thought of finally getting their hands in the soil. The joy of finally getting to see the flower garden come together in spring is certainly a rewarding experience. However, the...
“The book was wonderful to read and now I can assure a good crop of potatoes. I finally got the beds prepared properly and the seed potatoes planted can now sit back and watch them grow properly.Thank you once again and for keeping in touch”David Rickards, Bayswater, Western Australia T...
The best way to make planting beds is to keep thesoil at or below the original level. Beside the sidewalk it should be 3 inches below the level of the sidewalk so that mulch can be added. Being lower than the lawn grass also works better than being too high. How do you keep grass ...
You don't need garden beds to plant your own berries, nuts, mushrooms, or medicinals.By Alisha McDarris Posted on Aug 3, 2024 Black morels are a great forest food to grow. Image: DepositPhotos Share For those who love galavanting through the woods, few things are more satisfying than...
If possible, select a garden location that receives direct sunlight; most flowering plants need at least six to eight hours of sun per day for optimal growth. Even if partial shade exists in your location, planting blooms that tolerate less sun can create beautiful flowerbeds that still look ...
When preparing your garden beds, make sure to look around and identify any trees that might shade your garden once they fully leaf out, and site your melon patch away from any potential shade. Remember, at their origins these were desert plants that grew under direct sun with only the shade...
Come fall, even the most devoted gardeners often feel ready for a little hibernation. But, luckily, in winter garden prep, doing less can have big benefits for the garden itself and the local ecosystem. “Fall is the time to take a break, slow down a bit and go with the season,” sa...
Are there small, shallow holes dug in your garden beds? Do you find fruits and vegetables that are half eaten? Have your freshly planted bulbs been dug up? If you answered yes to any (or all) of these, it’s probably squirrel damage. Their rummaging is in full swing in fall when ...
A flat head shovel is perfect for creating garden beds 3. I used the same flat head shovel to lift away the top layer of grass. My husband preferred doing this part with a spear head spade. Pluck out any patches of grass around tree roots by hand. ...
Use the chart below to help you find the root depth of common vegetables and herbs, plan and prep your garden, and determine how deep your raised garden beds or planters should be. Garden Betty’s Vegetable Root Depth Chart Download printable PDF version ...