Watering your vegetable garden at dawn is the optimal time of day, as cooler soil helps absorb more of it without being lost to evaporation in the heat of the day. However, if your plants show signs of drought during mid-afternoon watering is also necessary. Overwatering a vegetable garden ...
onions, garlic, and potatoes we had planted in the theRaised-Bed Vegetable Gardenboxes have sprouted. We immediately replanted the broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower plants. I also transplanted the herbs into the cedar barrels...
Elevated garden beds can dry faster than beds open to the ground. Use a self-watering system described inthis postfor some ideas to keep your soil well watered. Other Garden Bed Options Building a raised garden bed does take some effort so if you have the budget for it, here are some o...
Step 1: Determine a location for your vegetable garden. You’ll want something that gets good sun; at least 6 – 12 hours of full sun each day. If you already have an irrigation system in place then make sure to use that to your advantage and place your garden where you will get ade...
Discover what you can grow in raised garden beds successfully – these fruits, vegetables and flowers will thrive
Team Texas had a wildly productive weekend of garden preparation; buying plants, installing an irrigation system intoour raised beds, and planting. We were all ready to go to Home Depot and design an irrigation system from scratch. Imagine our delight to find that someone has already done the...
“The Green Box” Raised Garden Bed Kits | Precast Concrete Post & Wall System for Raised Gardens Made in Washington State Raised Gardening in Washington State has never been so beautiful and durable. “The Green Box”, precast concrete raised garden bed kits, are concrete post, capstone, ...
Watering raised beds is essential, especially in dry summers, and can be done by hand or using irrigation methods. Just like your patio pots, you’ll have to water your raised beds more than your regular garden in the ground. Raised bed soil naturallyhas increased drainageand warmth, so don...
Slumpstone pavers set in sand provide clean footing all around, so after-work gardeners can pick dinner vegetables quickly without changing into garden shoes.The Mills outfitted the bed with a dripwatering system. By adding a timer (theirs is a combination timer-valve, shown in the photograph ...
If I lived more rurally, I would have to be alert to snakes, bugs, and other critters hanging out. Both weeds also harbor pests and diseases that can decimate your beloved vegetable garden so it’s a good idea to prioritize path maintenance. ...