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These are actually concrete block garden beds covered in surface bonding cement, but that was too much of a mouthful for a title. Ha! I wanted to plant some berry plants along our fence line, parallel to our septic lines, but I didn’t want well….poop berries or a ruined septic system, so I needed to … Read more

One of my missions is to bust the misconception that vegetable gardens aren’t attractive. I strongly believe that you can have a vegetable garden that produces a lot of food and is beautiful to look at. Plant lots and lots of flowers among your vegetables. Annuals are my flowers of choice, although I also plant … Read more

Raised garden beds offer many benefits for growing vegetables, flowers herbs and other plants. The elevated design improves drainage allows control of the soil quality, and makes gardening more accessible. But one challenge raised beds present is full sun exposure. The confined structure can bake tender plants in hot summer light. Shade is an important … Read more

As a gardening enthusiast I often get asked about the ideal watering frequency for raised garden beds. Proper watering is vital for healthy plant growth but knowing the right schedule can be tricky with raised beds. Unlike in-ground gardens, raised beds tend to lose moisture more quickly and require more frequent watering. In this comprehensive … Read more

Gardening with raised beds is my preferred method. When you’re doing raised bed gardening, you can control your soil type easily. Your beds warm up faster in the spring. You’ll have less weeds and an easier time clearing out those which do appear. The soil doesn’t become compacted like an in-ground bed. But there’s one … Read more

Jasmine flowers are known for their sweet, exotic fragrance and delicate white petals These flowers are highly symbolic in Indian culture and commonly used in weddings, religious ceremonies, and other celebrations. If you’re looking to purchase fresh jasmine flowers for a special occasion or just to brighten up your home, it’s nice to know you … Read more

Raised garden beds are a popular trend in landscaping and gardening for good reason – they offer many benefits and design possibilities beyond a typical in-ground garden Ornamental raised beds can transform your yard into an eye-catching focal point and bring new life to plantings, Read on to explore why ornamental raised beds deserve a … Read more

Growing plants in pots can be a challenge, but when successful, they can add depth and interest to a garden. In this article I’ll share some of the ways that I use pots and containers to enhance the design of my garden. Garden beds are a great way to organize and beautify your outdoor space. … Read more

Gardening is a hobby that’s good for both body and mind. Tending growing plants is a meditative, contemplative process that (for me at least) provides something beautiful to focus on when the world is hard to process. And home-grown produce almost always tastes better than store-bought because it’s picked when it’s perfectly ripe. There’s also … Read more

Slopes and hills in your yard can make planting a vegetable garden challenging. Level ground is ideal for gardens, but sometimes the only suitable spot has a slope. Rather than trying to level the ground or build terraces, you can build raised garden beds on the slope. With a few simple construction techniques, you can … Read more