Best Ways to Fill a Large Raised Planter with Soil?
I've built a sizeable raised planter (8 x 0.5 x 0.5m) that's essentially just a frame sitting on the lawn, without a bottom. I'm looking for the best…
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Do I Need to Use Weed Killer Before Laying New Turf?
Hi everyone! I've got a nice garden with borders on each side, but last year's heat caused some plants to die even with watering. I'm looking to expand…
What's the Best Way to Loosen Hard Clay Soil for Planting?
I'm getting ready to plant some boxwoods in a planter, but the clay soil is extremely hard, and my shovel barely makes a dent. What are some effective…
How Do I Successfully Plant Wildflower Seeds?
Hey everyone! I recently received a pack of wildflower seeds, and I'm super excited to try my hand at planting them. However, I'm pretty inexperienced—I've killed every plant…
Can Blueberries Thrive in Pots?
I recently bought six blueberry plants from Amazon, and I'm a bit unsure about their care. Our soil is heavy clay, and the only available spot for planting…
Beginners' Guide: Starting My First Garden!
Hey everyone! I'm excited to dive into gardening this year beyond just growing basil on my windowsill. I've just moved into a new house with existing garden beds,…
Can I Use Pine Branches in a New Raised Bed Garden?
I'm setting up a new 8x4x2 galvanized steel raised garden bed and have gotten some great advice already. I plan to put wire mesh at the bottom to…
How to Prepare a Sempervivum Bed in Richmond, VA?
I'm looking to plant a sempervivum flower bed here in Richmond, VA (zone 7b), where they can thrive outdoors all year. I want to create an outdoor space…
Tips for Growing Beans: Soil, Soaking, and Planting Schedule
I'm really into beans and have some Roma Bush beans and Anasazi beans ready to plant. My garden beds are all set with good soil, compost, and worm…
What's the Best Way to Prepare Hard Clay Soil for Sod?
I need some advice on how to handle my super hard, rock-like clay soil so I can lay down sod. Right now, I'm planning to go to Bunnings…
How Can I Successfully Grow Wildflowers from Seed?
I've been trying to grow wildflowers from seed for a couple of years now, but every time I spread a mix on prepared soil, nothing seems to sprout.…
Tips for Boosting Your Potato Harvest
I've been growing potatoes for three years now, but I'm only seeing a slight increase in my harvest each year. I use 10-gallon grow bags filled with a…
Can I Just Add Top Soil Over Dead Grass?
Hey everyone! I'm embarking on my first gardening project and I've run into a bit of a mess. My garden is looking pretty rough, with a lot of…
Tips for Starting My First Garden Plot
Hey everyone! I'm super excited because, after years on the waitlist, I finally got my own rented garden plot! I want to start prepping it right away for…
First-Time Gardener Here: Can I Dig a Hole and Skip the Raised Beds?
Hey everyone! I'm about to embark on my gardening journey for the first time, and I have a bit of land to work with plus no homeowner's association…
How Should I Prepare My Raised Beds for Spring?
I built some raised beds last year and they did alright, but I want to make improvements this season based on what I learned. I cleared out all…