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Raised Beds Lift Any Garden
From good old-fashioned wood garden boxes to modern metal troughs, raised beds can make any landscape space look great
I'm not sure if you're feeling it quite yet in your neck of the woods, but where I live, spring has sprung. Trees are beginning to bloom, the sun is shining and the hardware stores are pulling out the seed packets and planting supplies. All this gets me in the mood to plan our garden and prepare for the growing season.
Garden boxes are a simple way to add dimension to your yard while growing your own vegetables. They can be made from various materials and can fit into any landscape. Read on to see how horse troughs and wooden boards can spice up your landscape — and your kitchen.
Related: How to Build a Raised-Bed Garden
Garden boxes are a simple way to add dimension to your yard while growing your own vegetables. They can be made from various materials and can fit into any landscape. Read on to see how horse troughs and wooden boards can spice up your landscape — and your kitchen.
Related: How to Build a Raised-Bed Garden
Traditional raised garden boxes work double duty, as they also provide a bit of seating along these neat garden paths.
If you have a modern landscape, consider ditching the lumber and use metal instead. The rusted patina adds a nice contrast to this gray cement stone path.
Metal horse troughs are readily available at most feed and supply stores and would be a nice conversation piece in your yard.
Grouping four raised beds in a corner is a great solution for smaller yards. It creates garden space while saving as much lawn as possible.
These slim garden beds are perfect for those with narrow landscapes. The homeowners here are reaping the benefits of homegrown food without giving away too much of their precious yard space.
If patio space is coveted, consider placing tall, narrow boxes along the perimeter. Guests will love smelling the fresh herbs during dinner.
This fenced-in area keeps deer out, and the metal culvert pipe is a great alternative to traditional wooden and square garden beds.
Terraced garden boxes are a great solution for those with uneven or sloping backyard spaces. Just be sure to install a proper drainage system. If water doesn't drain properly, it will stagnate and cause damage to your terrace structure.
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