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Stone vs. Mulch: Which is Better for Edging Edible Gardens?

Stone vs. mulch. It’s the final piece of the garden design puzzle. After we’ve decided what to plant in the garden, what kind of support trellises we want to make or buy, and what kind of watering system we’re using next season, there’s still the question of what kind of edging is best for an […]

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How to Make a DIY Pallet Hanging Garden for Herbs

Wooden pallets are used to transport just about everything in this world, from cosmetics and electronics to home goods and manufacturing materials.  And thanks to the dawn of Pinterest and other DIY websites and TV shows, pallets have been getting a new life, by being upcycled into furniture pieces, fencing, and even garden structures.

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Understanding Partner Planting for Your Garden’s Survival

I love how something so simple as a little seed, with some soil, sunshine, and water, can grow into a bountiful tomato plant or ears of corn or a dozen summer squash. I also know how frustrating it can be to watch your plants succumb to mystery diseases, get eaten by bugs or rabbits or skunks, or just wither and die because they aren’t getting the right nutrients. And that’s why I also love partner planting.

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10 Benefits of Planting in Raised Beds That Will Save Your Back and More

You don’t really need an excuse for planting in raised beds. They help you control the health of the soil, they define your space, and they can help deter some garden pests. My favorite benefit, though, is that raised beds are a lot easier to work with. Lower back, upper back, neck – you name it and planting in raised beds can make it better.

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How to Build a Vertical Planting System That Thrives

In the middle of the Boston Museum of Science there is a floor-to-ceiling living plant wall surrounding a 30-foot waterfall. If you’ve been fortunate enough to see this vertical planting system in person, you know how awe-inspiring it is. I’ll be the first to admit that I’d love to have a three-story tall garden as one of the walls of my home. I’m also not holding my breath. For most of us, that’s not a very practical or realistic future.