How do I get my planting area ready for a good garden?
I had a garden long ago but haven't used it for 5 years. I'm getting older so I want to do it with garden boxes instead of on the ground. What steps do I take to get a good garden started?
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?
Growing garlic
Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
How to keep mice out of your garden?
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more
What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?
I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.
How do I get rid of bees or hornets, they fly under my garden shed?
I have screening between the floor and foundation. Can not see if they have a hive. So spraying does no good since they still keep flying through the holes in screen.... See more
Getting garden soil ready for planting:
https://www.basicsofgardening.com/getting-your-garden-soil-ready
Back to basic beginning with what kind of beds you want to use.
Here is one of my favorite builds - I make mine smaller and taller because long term it's less work.
https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2017/01/build-a-raised-bed-for-10.html
You may also like this article I just wrote about No dig Gardening in Raised beds
https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2019/02/no-dig-garden-using-raised-beds.html
I think these tips can help you: https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/gardening/outdoor/gardening-101