While the official jury is out on just how effective companion planting is, it doesn't hurt to give it a try. If you do, just ...

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What do I put on the bottom of a raised garden bed? Design your raised bed garden layout to maximize sunlight and layer with a ground cloth, limestone, sand, organic matter, and garden soil.

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Late March or early April is the end of the spring planting season; roots need to become established before the summer heat.

That is traditionally how we plant our gardens. Companion planting is growing one plant to help another as part of a community. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, and cover crops are noticeably more resilient ...

performing well in traditional garden beds, raised planting beds, and even containers. Pairing beans with companion plants enhances plant health and can boost yields through pest reduction and weed ...