This season draws to a close and the garden needs to be tucked in for next year. Among the many tasks on the to-do list are creating new beds and cleaning up old ones. … More Raised Beds and Cleaning for Next Season
Raised beds have become a staple of urban gardening and for good reason. Artificial beds have plenty of advantages: Excellent drainage Easy to keep tidy Able to be installed over poor soil or potentially contaminated soils Good foundation for garden infrastructure (irrigation, row covers), see photo. Prevents soil compaction Can keep away some pests Can … More DIY Project — Raised Beds