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Pros and Cons of Raised Garden Beds: Know Before You Grow!

Over the past 15 years, I’ve grown plants in all kinds of ways—containers, grow bags, paint buckets, recycling bins, in-ground gardens, and raised beds. In doing so, I’ve learned that raised...

9 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Ants on Tomato Plants

I love everything about growing tomatoes. From seed selection to harvest, these delicious and versatile fruits are a staple in my garden. They're easy to grow and care for and provide a huge harvest...

Using Topsoil in Raised Garden Beds: Can You Do It?

Topsoil is one of those easy-to-find materials that you can pick up in home improvement stores and garden centers. What’s more, it’s cheap. Really cheap. If you’re thinking about building...

Ants in Your Carrots? Here Are 10 Ways to Get Rid of Them

I love growing carrots. Hands down, the best, crunchiest, and sweetest carrots I’ve ever eaten are always homegrown. Because of this, carrots are one of the vegetables I can’t help...

Landscape Fabric Under Raised Beds: Is It Necessary?

I can’t tell you how many blog posts and YouTube videos I’ve seen that suggest it’s a good idea to put landscape fabric under raised garden beds. I understand the arguments in favor of doing...

12 Reasons Why Vegetables Can Grow Better in Raised Beds

Have you ever wondered if veggies would grow better in raised beds than in-ground beds or tilled soil? Maybe you’ve experimented with different growing methods. Maybe you’re new to gardening...