How to Winterize Your Garden

Some gardeners never seem to stop, but if you are one that wants a break for the winter, there are a few essential tasks you should perform to ensure that your garden goes into spring as healthy as possible: Sanitize the garden. Plant debris can harbor insect pests and diseases that may carry over into next...

Which Type of Soil is Best for Raised Beds?

There are two basic approaches when choosing soil for a raised bed.  The first is to utilize mineral based soil and the second is to choose a soilless product. Both can work if you understand the nature of the growing medium. Native soils are composed of minerals and organic materials. It is the mineral component that...