Both perlite and vermiculite can be used to create a well-balanced soil mix that supports robust plant growth by preventing compaction and ensuring that roots have access to air and water. The bottom ...

Back-to-Eden gardening incorporates a mulch of wood chips with composted chicken manure as a 4- to 6-inch base layer. Added on top of that is a raised bed soil mix containing a 50/50 ratio of ...

Do you want to take your raised bed gardening to the next level? Then, it’s time to invest in the best soil amendments! Here are our top picks for the best soil amendments for raised beds with ...

It doesn't come with the hassle of root issues and concerns about pollutants; especially you can control weeds better. However, the best soil for vegetable garden in raised bed is the foundation of a ...

To start a new in-ground garden bed, use a tiller or spade to mix a 3-inch layer ... soil. Only choose bags labeled potting soil or potting mix for container-grown plants. When creating soil for ...

In the unusually high heat of recent summers, the compost mulch has not been enough to keep the soil from becoming ...

Aside from the technicality that raised garden beds measure at least 6 inches tall, no other written or unwritten gardening rules dictate the maximum height for a raised bed garden. Raised-bed gardens ...

Grange Co-op expert Brandon Elbert joins us to discuss the options for soil in your garden beds.

Carve out the stump a bit (if necessary), add some soil, and plant a few flower seeds to make the most of a stump that would otherwise be expensive or difficult to remove. Using raised garden bed ...