If you’re a gardener, you know how frustrating it can be to see your cucumber plants covered in ants. Not only are ants unsightly, but they can also be a sign of other plant problems. So what should you do? What are the best ways to get rid of ants on your cucumber plants? To…
Raised beds are a great way to grow plants and vegetables in your garden. They offer numerous benefits, such as better soil quality, improved drainage, and better accessibility. But one common question that many beginner gardeners ask is this: “Can I put raised beds on top of grass?” Raised beds can be installed on top…
Raised garden beds are an excellent way to grow all kinds of vegetables, especially if you have limited space or poor soil quality, and growing tomatoes in raised beds is a great way to get bumper crops each year. But when I was building my first raised garden bed back in 2016, I wasn’t sure…
Ants can be a real problem in gardening, and they can be especially pesky when they’re attracted to your pea plants. Understanding why ants are attracted to pea plants is the first step in effectively getting rid of them and keeping your plants healthy. When it comes to getting rid of ants on pea plants,…
As any gardener will tell you, good compost is rich in nutrients that are essential for plant growth, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It’ll improve raised beds by increasing the amount of organic matter in the soil, resulting in healthier plants. Of course, this raises the question: If compost is so good, can you just…
Herbs are a wonderful addition to any raised garden bed. Not only do they add flavor and fragrance to your meals, but they also offer a variety of health benefits. I’ve written about plants you shouldn’t grow in your raised garden beds, but in this article, I want to explore the herbs that do grow…
Okra is one of my favorite things to grow in the garden. It’s easy to grow and relatively low maintenance, producing plenty of okra pods for me and my family. However, I don’t like seeing ants traveling up and down the stalks or congregating at the base of my okra blossoms. If this has ever…
Growing your own food is not only a great way to save money, but it’s also a fantastic way to enjoy fresh and nutritious produce. But which vegetables are best for raised beds? And which should you avoid? The best vegetables to grow in raised garden beds include beans, carrots, cucumbers, eggplants, lettuce, peppers, radishes,…
One of the things I love most about gardening is saving seeds from my favorite heirloom plants each year. I don’t just love the savings I get from not repurchasing seeds each season. I also love the fact that I’m carrying forward a genetic tradition in my own backyard. Maybe you’ve considered saving seeds for…
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 beds are, by far, my favorite way to garden, but they’ve got a few disadvantages that new gardeners should keep in mind as well….
