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Cosmos is a flowering warm-season annual commonly grown from seed. A staple of cottage-style borders, cosmos produce cheerful daisy-like flowers from summer into fall. Even beginner gardeners will enjoy success with this easy to grow flower. Though individual flowers last just several days, the buds are produced in clusters along the stems for long-lasting color … Read more

For any gardener looking to start a new garden bed or expand their current garden a composite raised garden bed kit is an excellent option to consider. Raised garden beds provide many benefits over traditional in-ground gardening and composite kits are one of the easiest ways to get a durable and long-lasting raised bed installed … Read more

Raised garden beds are a popular gardening method that provides many benefits over traditional in-ground planting. The contained design allows for superior drainage, fewer weeds, and easier access without compacting surrounding soil. While rectangular raised beds are the most common shape, circular raised beds offer a unique stylish alternative for your backyard or garden space. … 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

Growing juicy, flavorful tomatoes is a rewarding experience for any gardener. And raising them in raised garden beds can take your tomato growing to the next level. Raised beds offer many advantages over traditional in-ground gardening. The soil warms up quicker in the spring, drains better, and is easier to amend and enrich. This makes … Read more

Raspberries are one of the most delicious and delicate of berry crops. Their distinctive aroma and tart flavor make raspberries a favorite of home gardeners, and Oregon is a great place to grow them. Raspberries are caneberries, a group which also includes blackberries and raspberry-blackberry hybrids. Caneberry plants produce fruit on hard, woody stems called … Read more

Raised garden beds are excellent to grow vegetables in, however, finding inexpensive and toxin-free materials can be a real challenge. You’re probably thinking about using a raised bed liner to create a safe barrier, and you’re onto something there! I’ve been experimenting with different raised bed materials for years and have finally landed on the … Read more

When building a raised garden bed, one of the most important components are the corners. The raised bed corners connect the sides of the bed together and provide structural integrity. Choosing the right corners is essential for creating a raised bed that will last for years to come. In this complete guide, we’ll look at … Read more

A question that new raised bed growers ask me often is “What do I put on the bottom of my raised beds?” Maybe you’re just starting your garden for the first time or maybe you’re adding more to your existing garden (I add one or two every year myself). Either way, when you’re building a … Read more

Raised garden beds are a great way to create more planting space and improve your gardening experience. The elevated design helps improve drainage, reduces weed pressure and makes tending to plants easier without having to bend down as much. King Bird offers a quality line of raised garden bed kits that are modular and easy … Read more