Should I Worry About Ants in My Garden Beds?
I have some raised garden beds filled with red ants and a few acrobat ants that hang around the wood. I know the acrobat ants can sting, and…
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Should My Lawn Care Service Edge All My Flower Beds?
I recently hired a local lawn care person to mow my yard bi-weekly, covering about 1 to 1.2 acres. However, I've noticed that they only edge around the…
What Kind of Cordless Sander Should I Get for My DIY Garden Beds?
I recently built some DIY garden beds and realized I need to smooth out the wood to make it safer for my kids and myself. I have a…
Cedar vs. Pressure Treated Lumber for Garden Beds: What's the Best Option?
My wife and I are planning to build a garden bed, and from what I've found, cedar seems to be the best choice. However, at Lowe's, an employee…
Mushroom Compost vs Leaf Grow: Which Should I Choose?
I'm currently deciding on what type of compost to get for my new garden beds. I'm considering mushroom compost, which costs $60 a yard, but I'd need two…
Is It Safe to Use Damaged Laminate Flooring in Garden Beds?
I have a large pile of damaged laminate flooring, the kind that looks like wood, and I'm trying to find a way to recycle it instead of just…
Best Vegetables for South Texas Gardening and DIY Garden Bed Tips
Hey everyone! I'm just starting out with vegetable gardening and am looking to grow some veggies this spring in my backyard in South Texas. The weather here can…
How Much Compost Do I Need for My No-Dig Garden Plot?
Hey everyone! I've just started a new garden that's about 75 m² and I'm planning to use a no-dig method. I'm considering putting down about 9 cm of…