Lavender is easy to plant and takes just a few minutes. If your soil is heavy, plant on a 20-30cm (8in-1ft) mound, ridge or in a raised bed where the roots will not sit in wet soil. Plant the lavender ...

In this video, we restore an overgrown raised garden bed and I show you how to fix some of the common garden bed problems you get with diy jobs. Also, I explain and show how to amend and improve the ...

Garden soil sometimes needs a boost, especially on a tight budget. Two common kitchen items can support healthier plants when ...

Rain pounds down, boots squelch, and your once-proud raised beds now resemble a vegetable-flavored swamp. Seeds vanish, roots gasp, and everything smells vaguely like regret. Soggy soil isn't just ...

Growing vegetables in raised beds offers many benefits. Raised beds give your garden a sense of scale and structure, limit the presence of weeds in beds, and are easier on the body as they require ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Laura Motley Any serious gardener will spend countless hours planning and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing better than reaping the hard-earned rewards of growing your own food. Salads with homegrown cucumbers and tomatoes or a pie ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever wandered through the bagged soil section at your local garden or nursery center, you may ...

From left: Bob Hawkins, Nicole Pramik, and the author at The Farm at Okefenokee. What do I put on the bottom of a raised garden bed? Design your raised bed garden layout to maximize sunlight and layer ...

Control freaks (guilty!) can sometimes have conniption fits out in the garden, where everything from the weather to the worms simply cannot be tamed. But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s ...

Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting the best materials, consider factors like rot ...