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In this article, we will explore how to create a thriving garden using a variety of products, including raised garden beds, composters, organic fertilizers, and more. Here are the steps to get started:
1. Effective Use of Raised Beds
Raised garden beds like the Natural Cedar L-Shaped and Farmstead beds offer several advantages, such as improved soil control, better drainage, and easier access for planting and maintenance. When choosing raised beds, opt for cedar or untreated wood for durability and to avoid soil contamination with chemicals. Beds approximately 4 feet wide provide easy access without stepping inside, preventing soil compaction. Design your raised beds to fit your garden shape and create terracing if your garden is on a slope for better space use. Consider a VegTrug planter for compact spaces or to reduce bending [1][2].
2. Composting for Soil Health
Composting is an essential practice for gardeners. Utilize composters such as the Jora JK270 or Worm Factory 360 to recycle garden and kitchen waste into rich compost. A Stainless Steel Compost Keeper keeps compost contained and ready for use. Healthy compost improves soil texture and fertility, helping plants thrive [1][3].
3. Organic Fertilization with Corn Gluten
Use Corn Gluten Organic Fertilizer as a natural pre-emergent herbicide and to provide nitrogen to plants. It helps suppress weed growth while feeding your garden, reducing the need for synthetic chemicals [3]. Corn Gluten Organic Fertilizer is available in an 8-0-0 composition and 40 lbs size.
4. Seed Selection and Lawn Integration
Wildflower Farms Eco-Lawn Grass Seed can be used around garden beds to create a biodiverse, low-maintenance lawn that supports beneficial insects and improves soil health around your garden [1]. Wildflower Farms sells Eco-Lawn Grass Seed in a 5 lb size.
5. Watering with Safe Equipment
A Premium Drinking Water Safe Garden Hose ensures clean irrigation without harmful chemicals entering your plants, which is especially important for edible gardens [1]. A Premium Drinking Water Safe Garden Hose with a slim 7/16" diameter is available.
6. Organize Your Garden Layout
Group plants by type or watering needs using your raised garden beds to optimize harvesting and care. Maintain a garden journal to track what works well, as experience shows different plants can perform variably in raised beds [3].
7. Pest Management by Design
When building raised beds, consider designs that deter pests like voles by avoiding overly accessible small openings where pests can enter [4].
By combining raised beds for soil and space control, organic compost and fertilizers for nutrition and weed control, and safe watering tools, you can establish a productive garden. Organize your beds to maximize sunlight exposure and ease of maintenance, and use composting systems to close the nutrient loop efficiently [1][2][3][4].
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[3] The Spruce. (2021). Composting for Beginners: The Complete Guide. Retrieved from https://www.thespruce.com/composting-for-beginners-the-complete-guide-2132874
[4] The Spruce. (2021). How to Build a Raised Garden Bed to Deter Voles. Retrieved from https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-build-a-raised-garden-bed-to-deter-voles-1402302
- To create a green home and maintain a healthy lifestyle, consider building a sustainable garden using raised cedar or untreated wooden beds, such as the Natural Cedar L-Shaped or Farmstead beds.
- For non-toxic cleaning, opt for composting with a Jora JK270, Worm Factory 360, or a Stainless Steel Compost Keeper, which can turn garden and kitchen waste into rich compost for your home-and-garden.
- Implement science-backed methods in your garden by using Corn Gluten organic fertilizer as a natural pre-emergent herbicide for promoting health-and-wellness in your garden, thereby reducing the use of synthetic chemicals.
- Maintain a thriving garden and improve the fitness-and-exercise aspect of your lifestyle by engaging in regular planting, pruning, and maintaining your raised beds, lawn, and composting systems. Enhance your garden's appeal and functionality with attractive planters like VegTrug and create a biodiverse, low-maintenance lawn using Wildflower Farms Eco-Lawn Grass Seed.
