Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens

Raised bed gardens have more fertile and less compact soil, allowing them to be planted more intensively and creating a larger harvest. A pyramid raised bed is an attractive way to grow a variety...

Seems we must always be a step ahead of ourselves for us to maintain some sense of organization be it inside or outside. Now is the time to get your yard and flower beds ready for winter. Doing...

Here you will learn how to create your own compost pile, we will give you instructions on how to make enough for a small garden or few potted plants. Compost is a great way to give your plants...

If you want to grow flowers with big, lush, beautiful blooms, take a little time to prepare the flowerbeds before you plant anything. This will give your flowers a big advantage over those that...

Composting is decomposition of organic matter that is added to your garden soil to enrich with essential nutrients and improve the soil texture, plus encourage beneficial microorganisms. Making...

Composting kitchen scraps can help you grow a healthier, more sustainable garden. If you'd like an inexpensive way to compost your left over vegies, you can easily do this by using a metal garbage...

Gardeners make their own compost to increase heat in a hoop house and practice organic fertilizing techniques. Try in-house composting with a professional organic farmer in this free gardening video.

Ants play a role in the composting process. They feed on the matter in the pile, including other insects and help to move materials around, which makes the compost pile richer in potassium and...

The basic structure of most gardens is made up of herbaceous plants and for good reason. Herbaceous plants are usually hardy and return from year to year, so, after the initial cost, the only cost...

Bringing a water feature into the garden opens a realm of planting possibilites. Marshy bog gardens work well with water features helping to create a natural setting, but allowing you to grow a...

Raised flower beds are a popular choice for gardeners looking to minimize garden maintenance and get the most out of small spaces. Another advantage of a raised bed is the soil quality can be...

If you lack the space for a large traditional garden or have low soil quality that doesn't support the strong growth of your vegetables, you may want to consider a no dig garden. No dig gardens...

If you're growing a garden, you must make sure the plants are well fed. There are plenty of commercial fertilizers on the market, but they can be expensive, and you may want to be more selective...

Once in a while, a flower bed becomes overgrown and loses the shape or structure that you originally had in mind. Plants grow and you realize "Hey, that needs to be in the back and those...

A flower bed enhances your home's curb appeal, provides shelter to neighborhood wildlife and supplies you with fresh cut flowers to beautify your home's interior. Invest time in the proper...

Designing a compost system is more a matter of personal convenience and choice than following a formula. Do nothing at all and compost will still happen. Take an active approach, and you'll have...