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In the realm of gardening, a well-planned raised garden setup can bring multiple benefits and follow best practices that optimise soil health, plant growth, and garden maintenance. This article, penned by Susannah Shmurak, discusses a variety of products that can help you achieve just that.
The Star Products for Your Raised Garden Setup
- Natural Cedar L-Shaped Raised Garden Beds: Cedar wood's natural rot-resistance and durability make it an eco-friendly choice for raised beds. The L-shape maximises planting area while maintaining accessibility.
- Jora JK270 Composter and Worm Factory 360 Composter: These compact, efficient composters speed up the decomposition of organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, improving soil fertility and structure within raised beds.
- Corn Gluten Organic Fertilizer: This natural pre-emergent herbicide helps reduce weed growth in raised beds while providing organic nitrogen for healthy plant growth.
- Stainless Steel Compost Keeper: Keeps compost aerated and contained, preventing pests and odors.
- Farmstead Raised Garden Bed: Its sturdy design, high-quality materials, and bottom drainage system offer improved drainage and root aeration, making garden maintenance easier.
- Wildflower Farms Eco-Lawn Grass Seed: Ideal for garden borders, pathways, or ground cover, this seed mix supports biodiversity by attracting pollinators.
- Premium Drinking Water Safe Garden Hose: This lead-free and BPA-free hose ensures no harmful chemicals leach into soil or plants during watering.
- VegTrug Raised Garden Planter: Its ergonomic height reduces the need for bending, making it more accessible for gardeners. It also provides optimal soil depth and drainage for enhanced plant growth.
Best Practices for Your Raised Garden Setup
- Filling Raised Beds: Prepare the bed with a layer of cardboard or weed barrier fabric underneath to suppress weeds and allow water drainage. Fill with a soil mix rich in compost, topsoil, and organic amendments.
- Composting: Use the Jora JK270 or Worm Factory 360 composters regularly to produce compost. Once ready, mix this rich organic matter into the raised bed soil to enhance fertility and moisture retention.
- Fertilizing and Weed Management: Apply corn gluten organic fertilizer early in the season to suppress weed seeds germination naturally while feeding plants. Avoid synthetic fertilizers to maintain soil health.
- Irrigation: Use the drinking water safe garden hose to irrigate without risk of chemical contamination. Monitor soil moisture and adjust watering frequency to prevent over- or under-watering.
- Garden Bed Placement & Design: Situate raised beds where they receive optimal sunlight and allow easy access to all corners. The L-shaped and VegTrug planters improve ergonomic access and maximise space use.
- Compost Keeper Use: Store finished compost in the stainless steel compost keeper to keep it aerated and ready for soil amendment, preventing pest issues and accelerating nutrient cycling.
- Lawn and Surroundings: Plant eco-lawn grass seed around the garden area to prevent soil erosion and create a visually pleasing, sustainable garden ecosystem.
By using these products together, you can create a synergistic raised garden environment with better soil control, improved pest and weed management, sustainable fertility, healthy watering practices, and enhanced accessibility, leading to higher yields and a healthier garden ecosystem.
Published on July 14, 2016.
- In addition to the L-shaped raised garden beds, using a Premium Drinking Water Safe Garden Hose ensures no harmful chemicals leach into the soil or plants during watering.
- Adopting a lifestyle that includes home-and-garden practices, such as composting using the Worm Factory 360 Composter, can help improve soil fertility and structure within one's raised garden setup.
- An emphasis on health-and-wellness can be found in the use of Natural Cedar L-Shaped Raised Garden Beds, which not only offer a durable and eco-friendly choice for raised beds but also optimize soil health and plant growth in a residential garden.
