DIY In The Garden

Tired, dull, vertical spaces can be transformed relatively quickly and easily with the addition of some carefully chosen varieties planted at the right time of year. This is where a plant wall or ‘living wall’ can really come to the rescue.

Seeding mixes, when stored properly and in low humidity and low-temperature regions, will not go bad. Its lifespan also depends on its ingredients. If peat moss is one of the main ingredients of your seed starting mix, do consider that this has a life span of about 1 to 2 years.

Using wood to make a raised bed is a cost-effective solution. Cedar and Pine are two popular kinds of wood used for garden construction. When it comes to which of these woods makes the best-raised bed, Cedar is the clear winner. The oils in cedar make it naturally more robust and resistant to rot.

So, can you paint a raised garden bed? – Yes, you absolutely can! Raised garden beds can instantly make a garden look more attractive if it’s draped correctly, especially if there are many in your garden. And what better way to do this than putting a fresh coat of paint on it?

Besides giving your garden an aesthetic look, raised beds can also offer better control over soil quality, better soil drainage, extended growing season, protection against critters, and easy soil maintenance. So, raised beds can be necessary, especially for an edible garden.

Plastic bottles can be utilized as planters, cloches, vertical hanging arrangements, birdfeeders, seedling trays, and so many other gardening projects. Recycling them for these garden projects can save you money while reducing landfills but not at the cost of beauty and functionality

Whether you’re cultivating flowers, herbs, vegetables, or all of these, gardening success can be extremely gratifying. But gardening can also be a bit intimidating, so if you’re a beginner here are some gardening hacks to help you along the way.

Is It Safe to Use Treated Wood For Vegetable Gardens? Before 2006 the answer would have certainly been no. But now AQC is used and this is much safer for use in your vegetable garden

10 DIY garden hacks that will blow your mind. Each little garden hack that I will show you will save you either time or money, so you’ll definitely want to pay close attention.

Seed saving is an important part of gardening, no matter the scale. Therefore, as a gardener, seed saving techniques should also be part of your repertoire of skills, including how to save heirloom seeds, flower seed saving, and even how to preserve seeds for planting in the following seasons.