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25 Vegetable Garden Design & Layout Ideas (With Photos)

Published on May 9, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage of home vegetable gardens

These vegetable garden ideas will inspire you to grow food in whatever space you have. Whether you choose raised beds, containers, or planting in the ground, you can grow vegetables from spring to … [Read more...]

Best Wood for Raised Garden Beds: What is Safe & Durable?

Published on April 12, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Wooden raised garden bed.

What is the best wood for raised garden beds? From rot-resistant cedar to budget pine, learn which materials suit your climate, safety standards, and wallet. If you are looking for designs, I have … [Read more...]

My City Garden: Front Yard Vegetable Garden, Fruits, & Flowers

Published on January 4, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Front yard flower and vegetable garden.

This little city garden features lots of raised beds with vegetables and fruits tucked amongst the flowering perennials and a small pond, showing how you can grow a lot of plants in a small … [Read more...]

How to Get Started with Straw Bale Gardening

Published on April 22, 2019Last updated October 22, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Straw bale garden.

Straw bale gardening advocates say it is an excellent solution for many gardeners around the world providing an economical, flood-resistant way to grow veggies and other annuals right where you want … [Read more...]

How to Build a Pond in a Raised Garden Bed

Published on July 5, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Small pond built in a raised garden bed.

This shows how to build a pond in a raised garden bed. It's a good option if you cannot dig a pond or simply want better accessibility. It also opens up more options for pond locations in your … [Read more...]

7 Back & Knee-Friendly Solutions for Gardeners

Published on March 8, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden structures that help make gardening easier.

Back and knee pain can limit garden time as we age. These accessible ideas make gardening easier and more comfortable so you can keep doing what you love. For more, also see Free Plans for … [Read more...]

10 Smart Reasons to Use Raised Beds in Your Garden

Published on June 12, 2015Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Raised garden beds with plants.

If you have struggled with poor soil conditions, switching to raised garden beds may be the solution you have been looking for. Find out all the benefits to growing in raised beds. Also … [Read more...]

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