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Gnats are annoying pests that tend to swarm houseplants. Depending on the severity of your problem, below are several tips you can try to eliminate gnats from your plants. While there are several species that are commonly referred to as gnats, it is important that you distinguish what type you have, as others may require … 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

Make your own Concrete Garden Beds! Build the forms and precast your own 36″ reinforced concrete panels that lock together to make long lasting and durable concrete garden boxes. See the complete build video that shows step-by-step how to make the plywood molds for the precast garden boxes. An alternative to concrete garden edging. Here … Read more

As an avid gardener, I’ve learned that maintaining the quality of soil is essential for getting the best harvests from raised garden beds year after year Though fresh potting mix seems full of potential that first season, the soil inevitably becomes compacted and depleted after a growing cycle or two. Refreshing your raised bed soil … Read more

A raised herb garden bed offers many advantages for cultivating flavorful and healthy herbs right at your fingertips. By utilizing a contained elevated growing space you can tailor the soil environment and easily tend to your herbs. Follow these tips and recommendations for designing, planting, and caring for a productive raised bed herb garden. Benefits … Read more

Raised garden beds are a popular choice for many gardeners. Raised beds can eliminate problems from poor-quality native soils, help with drainage issues and increase accessibility. The most popular choice of building material for framed raised beds is wood. It is low cost (compared to permanent building materials like concrete block) and is easily purchased … Read more

Raised garden beds are incredibly popular for growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers. They offer many benefits over traditional in-ground gardening, including better drainage warmer soil temperatures and easier access. When constructing a raised bed, one of the most important considerations is sizing it correctly. The optimal width, length, and height will depend on your specific … Read more

Some of the links in this article are Amazon affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you click on the link and purchase the item. All opinions remain my own. Raised garden beds are becoming increasingly popular for growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other plants. They … Read more

When you open up a bag of commercial potting mix, you expect to see little white specks in it without really questioning why they’re there. But what is perlite, really? What is perlite made of? What does it do for the soil, and is there a reason to add more? Whether it’s in your favorite … Read more

For us avid gardeners there’s nothing more satisfying than walking outside to pluck fresh tomatoes, carrots or herbs for dinner. But traditional in-ground gardening poses some challenges. Bending over to tend the soil can be hard on the back. Poor drainage leads to root rot. And critters view your tender vegetables as an open buffet. … Read more