Street Articles
Where Writers Become Authors
- Welcome Guest |
- Publish Article |
- Blog |
- Login
-
Recent
- |
- Trending
- |
- Top Ranked
If you recently have built or installed a raised garden bed, you are probably pretty chuffed with yourself and are probably seeing the fruits of your labour - especially if your bed is producing home grown vegetables. Let’s move on to the next step which is covering the raised bed.…
When we decide to landscape our own house or property, it can all of a sudden become a momentous task. But this is not the case – let me explain. Firstly there are so many possibilities and design elements that we can consider, namely establish what we want to create.…
Essentially organic raised beds are those who don’t use any sprays or pesticides or chemical additives whatsoever, in other words what we have planted are grown naturally. From time to time we may use organic fertiliser but this has been certified not to contain any harmful ingredients and is deemed…
The mixture of soil that we put into our raised bed is of paramount importance especially if we are using the beds for vegetables, however if the raised beds are to be used for flowers or shrubs then a standard mix will suffice. Either way we need to be vigilant…
As raised beds are designed for the purpose of maximising output and greater yield returns, it goes without saying that we have little or no maintenance to worry about. I am talking about both options here, ie whether we plant flowers or vegetables, either way little work is required during…
This is the new modern chic method of gardening that is becoming very popular amongst the interested and not so interested community in the flower growing community. It is a very simple, inexpensive and productive method that is being used more and more not only with flower enthusiasts but also…
A raised bed cold frame is a system that is used to promote early growth in our plants and flowers before we set them out-doors. This idea has been used very frequently by gardening enthusiasts for years and serves as a transitional link between indoors and the outdoors. Without getting…
If we have constructed our own raised bed and are enjoying the fruits of our labour – how about taking this adventure a step further, by making a cover for same.
This is a task that is not very difficult and when complete, adds the finishing touches to our bed…
The first detail we will look at is how much room or space we have when we are considering the layout of a raised bed. After having established these facts we can now move on to the next step. A standard size of raised bed is approx 8ft x 4ft.…
Making raised beds from sleepers is a fantastic idea and when complete will provide us with more than just a raised bed. The finished bed frame will become a strong sturdy structure and should last for years. But a word of caution here, when these railway sleepers were being made…
Raised Bed Trellis
Raised Bed trellises can be used for numerous purposes. If you are a vegetable grower and like growing…
Raised Bed for Beginners
- Getting Started
Raised bed construction need not be a very tasking issue. When we look at the advantages of a raised…
Raised Bed Cold Frame
A raised bed cold frame is a system that is used to promote early growth in our plants and flowers before…
Making A Raised Bed With
Sleepers
Making raised beds from sleepers is a fantastic idea and when complete will provide us with more than…
Raised Beds for
Vegetables
Using a raised bed for vegetables is the best solution to an age old problem; the problems that we encountered…
Raised Bed Designs
On this subject we will look at the various plans, outlays, shapes and designs of raised beds. One needs…
Raised Bed Layout
The first detail we will look at is how much room or space we have when we are considering the layout…
Raised Bed Covers
If we have constructed our own raised bed and are enjoying the fruits of our labour – how about taking…
Raised Bed Accessories
There are a number of garden accessories that we will look at which will enhance your gardening experience…
Building A Raised Bed
We all know the proverb, when the question was asked; when is the best time to plant a tree? And the…