QUESTION: How do I know which type of mulch is the best kind to use in a raised bed garden? I’m growing vegetables in a raised bed this year and am not sure which type of mulch to use. — Lorna R. ANSWER: There’s no one answer when it comes to the best mulch to use in a raised … [Read more...]
Can You Grow A Raised Bed Garden On A Slope?
QUESTION: - Can you grow a raised bed garden on a slope? Our back yard is on a fairly steep incline and I'm not sure how to approach it. - William R. ANSWER: - Building a raised bed on a sloped terrain is a bit more challenging and complex than building a raised bed on a … [Read more...]
Should I Put Rocks in the Bottom of My Raised Garden Bed?
QUESTION: Should I put rocks in the bottom of my raised garden bed? My neighbor told me that it's good for drainage. - Lauren O. ANSWER: This information from your neighbor is not accurate, unfortunately. You should avoid putting rocks or gravel at the bottom of your … [Read more...]
14 Secrets to Growing Your Best Raised Bed Garden Yet
by Jennifer Poindexter Raised bed gardens are becoming all the rage. What’s not to love? You can choose your own designs, have more control over the growing environment, and grow a variety of plants in a set-up unique to your property. However, some people struggle when … [Read more...]
How to Make a Raised Garden Bed
Raised garden beds are a synonym for convenience. What a dentist’s chair is to a dentist, a garden bed is to a gardener, so to speak. These tools make gardening (and dentistry!) less physically strenuous. But this is just the beginning of why raised bed gardening is … [Read more...]
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