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AT growing trend that works anywhere you live
he benefits from gar- where the ground is inher- lated with rich organic mat- dening are endless ently sandy or clay-based. ter and high-quality nutrients — relaxation, fitness, Raised bed gardens also of- that help give your plants the
family fun, delicious food and beautifying your lawn. Across the countr y, millions of people live in townhomes, apar tments or single-family homes that seem to lack the outdoor space needed for a conventional garden. But the good news is that no matter where you live you can still create a garden that reflects your goals and is uniquely personal to you.
Raised bed gardens may be the perfect solution. This type of gardening is gaining popularity not only because it can be adjusted to fit any size requirements, but because it is prone to fewer weeds, reduced soil erosion and fewer soil chal- lenges that can arise in areas
fer you the oppor tunity to customize your garden bed with beautiful accents and decorations that will make it look as amazing as the food it produces.
Steps for growing veggies and herbs in a raised garden bed
• Step 1: Prep your space. Raised garden beds can be bought or built to fill whatever space you have available. Select a bed that works well with your space and prepare accordingly.
• Step 2: Choose your soil. Once you have your empty bed ready, choose your soil. Nature’s Care Raised Bed Soil is ideal as this soil is specifically formu-
benefits they need with no mixing required.
• Step 3: Preparing your bed. Next, you can finalize what you want to plant. Spacing is essential here and you want to remember to place your plants close togeth- er for maximum yield. Bonnie Plants provides a number of delicious and colorful options, including basil, tomato, kale, hot peppers and more.
• Step 4: Planting.
Since plant spacing varies by plant type, read the back of the plant tag for proper plant spacing.
• Step 5: Feed your plants. Once your veggies and herbs are planted, apply a fer tilizer such as Nature’s Care Organic & Natural
Raised Bed Plant Food to add essential nutrients to the soil and help your plants grow big and strong. Simply sprinkle and work into the soil, then treat your plants to water.
• Step 6: Harvest.
When your vegetables are ripe, it’s time to harvest. All you need to do is rinse and then you are ready to enjoy your favorite recipe.
For more information on growing veggies and herbs in a raised bed garden and other gardening tips can tricks,visit NaturesCare.com.
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.
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