This raised bed and the integrated watering system are so simple. You can quite literally set everything up in minutes without any tools and then enjoy the rest of your evening or weekend. It’s compact enough to place in a small yard (but also available in larger sizes), comes with free seeds (always a plus in my book!) and stands up well to weather and aging (mine still looks great after a full year of use).
The Bloom Instabrace raised bed corners from Bond Manufacturing promise to turn designing and building a raised bed into a quick, easy and tool-free task. In reality, it’s not quite that simple. What’s the Instabrace? There are two common reasons why people don’t purchase or set up raised beds: premade ones may not be the […]
Raised garden beds can provide an excellent growing environment for plants, flowers, and vegetables. They’re also the best way to quickly and easily expand the amount of area you have for growing. The best raised garden beds are made from high-quality materials and will last for many, many growing seasons, opening up your backyard to […]
Raised garden beds are an easy and inexpensive way to greatly expand the amount of growing space you have. But, if you want to make the most out of your raised garden beds, you’re going to need to fill them up with high quality soil that can support the growth of whatever you’re planting. That’s […]
There’s no better way to increase your growing space than installing a few raised metal garden beds. Whenever someone asks me what the cheapest, easiest, or quickest way to get started gardening, my answer is the same. The best metal raised garden beds can be assembled within minutes and you can have a new patch […]
Not all of us have the gardens of our dreams, the little patches of fertile land overlooking a beautiful valley or some other stunning vista. If you’re like me and have access to only a small backyard, you probably also rely on raised garden beds. Or perhaps you should be. In this article, I’m here […]
Weeding is one of the most annoying jobs in the garden, which is why many people opt to skip as much of it as possible by using weed killers in their flower beds. As long as you use products like these carefully and in moderation, you can control weed growth without affecting the surrounding area. […]
Mulch is an essential part of a flower bed, providing numerous benefits like preventing weeds and helping soil retain moisture. Mulch also gives a nice and neat edge to your gardening projects, making everything look better. There are plenty of different types of mulch for you to consider, made from different all-natural ingredients and even […]
So why not try something a little different? Like a fabric raised bed… The Big Bag Bed is basically a large bag with a flat bottom made out of geotextile (you’ll often see it used as landscape fabric). Created by High Caliper Growing, the makers of Smart Pots, it’s intended for use as a […]
Elevated planters seem to be all the rage these days, and with good reason. With the planting bed at waist height you don’t need to bend over to garden and most garden pests, such as rabbits and voles, can’t get at your plants (although squirrels and raccoons can get at pretty much anything). And if you use a good raised bed planting mix, you’ll eliminate the problems associated with soil-borne pathogens and weeds.
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt as a gardener, it’s that the quality of soil I’m growing in makes a huge difference to my success (and the yield of my vegetable garden). I mean, I can’t claim that’s an original discovery, but it took me a while to learn it nonetheless. There have been some […]
Water is essential when it comes to your plant’s health. However, knowing the right amount of water your plants need can be difficult, leading to issues like drying and wilting, especially during the hot months. Fortunately, you can avoid undergoing all this trouble by buying a quality water hose or investing in the best soaker […]
What can I say, I love the Heroclip® and I absolutely recommend it. The Heroclip® is a combination of a carabiner and a 3600 swivel hook, letting you use it as both a clip and a hook. It’s a rugged and rustproof tool made from high quality materials, with excellent fit and finish. Plus, it’s available in 3 sizes and a multitude of colors.
Although it’s not something you’d normally think of as a “gardening tool”, there are so many uses for it in the garden. Hang buckets, tubs and baskets from nearly anything, hook things together, keep hoses off the ground … It’s also a great help for gardeners who have trouble bending over. And if you want to hang grocery bags off your shopping cart (or any number of other uses), just take the Heroclip® out of the gardening environment and use it in other applications. I now carry one on my keychain – just in case.
The WOLF-Garten® Crumbler and Soil Cultivator is a lightweight yet sturdy tool that does a good job of loosening topsoil and hoeing small weeds. It consists of a 4-tined rotary cultivator with a stirrup hoe attachment that makes it even more effective and is a welcome addition to what would’ve otherwise been “just another cultivator.” Note that the cultivator/hoe is sold separately from the handle (pole) as part of WOLF-Garten’s Interlocken® system of interchangeable tools and handles.
This 3/8-inch soaker hose system is a simple, quick and inexpensive way to water garden beds efficiently. Available in three different lengths, the hose is easy to cut to whatever lengths you need to design a customized watering system. The connectors attach quickly without any tools and don’t leak (when properly attached). I recommend it for gardeners who need to water small edible gardens, drip water around trees, or who have more than one bed that needs consistent watering.
