Urban Gardening on the Rise: A Guide to Creating Your Personal Production Garden
========================================================================
Published on April 14, 2020 by Shannon Cowan
As the growing season approaches, it's time to prepare your garden for a bountiful harvest. At our shop, we're excited to offer a range of products designed to make your gardening experience easier and more enjoyable. Today, we're going to focus on the benefits of using cedar for your raised garden beds and planter boxes.
Our selection includes the Cedar Complete Raised Garden Bed Kit, measuring 8 x 8 x 20", and the Farmstead Raised Garden Bed, both crafted from natural cedar. Cedar's natural resistance to rot, decay, and insects, thanks to its strong natural oils, makes it a durable and long-lasting choice for outdoor garden construction.
Moreover, cedar is a safer choice for growing edibles, as it doesn't require preservatives or chemicals that could leach into the soil. The pleasing natural fragrance and even texture of cedar add a touch of elegance to your garden, while its structural integrity ensures that it resists warping and shrinking over time.
Cedar raised beds are also ergonomically friendly, with a comfortable height that makes gardening a breeze. They facilitate good soil drainage, reduce weeds, and allow roots to grow naturally into the soil below when the bed bottoms are open, improving nutrient and soil biology access.
For those looking to water their gardens efficiently, we have premium offerings such as a Drinking Water Safe Garden Hose with a diameter of 7/16" and a Premium Polyurethane Soaker Hose. These hoses are designed to deliver water evenly and conserve water, making them an excellent addition to your garden.
Lastly, we have a variety of Natural Cedar Planter Boxes and Natural Cedar L-Shaped Raised Garden Beds available. These versatile products can be easily stacked to various heights, providing gardening flexibility.
In conclusion, cedar is a favoured choice for raised garden beds due to its natural durability, rot-resistance, chemical-free properties, structural stability, and its benefits for growing healthy plants. It's a long-term, safe investment for gardeners who want to enjoy a beautiful and productive garden.
[1] "Benefits of Cedar for Raised Garden Beds." Garden Guides, 12 Mar. 2020, www.gardenguides.com. [2] "Why Choose Cedar for Your Raised Garden Beds?" HGTV, 2020, www.hgtv.com. [3] "Cedar Raised Garden Beds: The Complete Guide." Gardening Know How, 2020, www.gardeningknowhow.com. [4] "The Advantages of Using Cedar for Raised Garden Beds." The Spruce, 2020, www.thespruce.com.
- For those seeking a green home with an efficient home-and-garden lifestyle, our Natural Cedar Planter Boxes could be an excellent addition, fostering gardening and enhancing the aesthetic of your outdoor space.
- To fully appreciate the joys of a chemical-free, productive green living, consider adopting the lifestyle of gardening with raised beds, crafted from natural and long-lasting cedar such as the Farmstead Raised Garden Bed and the L-Shaped options, perfect for both growing edibles and ornamental plants.
