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I've tried a lot of fertilizers, and come full circle back to what I did in the beginning. Fish emulsion is the best fertilizer for raised beds, but it's expensive. Pelleted chicken manure is...
I like raised beds. They can take some time to set up, but are pretty, functional, and help you work around bad soil. The best wood for a raised bed is thick, untreated, solid lumber. 2x10 or 4x4...
Woodchips One of the most beneficial and easiest to source fillers for a raised bed is untreated woodchips. Whether you need drainage, a boost to organic matter, or want a bottom barrier,...
Raised beds are darn popular, but need to be done right. too deep and you're wasting good garden soil, but too shallow and your plants may get unhappy with you. Raised garden beds should be at...
Strawberries are popular and simple to grow, and raised beds can suit them quite well. It doesn't take a lot of skill. There are just a few things to get right. The best raised bed for...
Indian corn is a common ornamental plant, and it has good food qualities. It can be a lucrative and profitable side-crop for any farmer or market gardener. You just need to know what you are...