Do you have any information on the safety of using pressure treated wood to make raised plant beds where food crop roots will probably come in contact with the wood? I know the preservative used in the past contained arsenic but I believe that has now stopped. I don't know what the preservatives used today contain and how safe they are for this type of use ..read more

I've seen 12" deep raised beds, 6", and most recently 4". My regular soil seems friendly enough to plants, so I'm less inclined to have super deep beds if I can simply encourage the plants to root in the ground after outgrowing the bed soil. Is this pursuable? Thanks ..read more

Sorry for my English Seeking advice on transforming our pergola into an outdoor kitchen. With our patio repaved and a larger pergola installed, we're looking for modern design ideas to complement our existing furniture. Considering adding a propane-powered fire table and exploring extra seating options. Any guidance would be appreciated! The video we've watched so far has presented some amazing design ideas that are really cool. However, it's missing guidance... Read more ..read more

Hi everyone, I'm trying to figure out which direction to "point" my veggie arch, if it's even feasible. I'm hoping to have squash, cukes, beans and peas climbing the arch, with maybe some flowers, and I don't know how to orient it to get the right amount of sun. It would be in the side yard with sun most of the day, until about 6-7pm when the tree shade covers that area. That being said, since it's an arch that could shade itself, should I have the opening of the arch run east-west (so... Read more ..read more

This is in the corner of our fence line. I keep a bucket to dump animal or garbage. It gets very muddy when it rains and I’d like it to look a little bit nicer maybe with pea gravel or any stone.. but when it rains the water comes through this corner. What’s the best way to keep the rock or any design here from shifting or washing away ..read more

Cut my 6 ft tall tea olive bushes back to big sticks. I think I over did it. I had 16 that took a hard hit two years ago and never leafed out much after. Did I make a big mistake cutting them back to nothing? We did this with loropetalum and they survived and thrived. Lost all my privacy and I’m regretting not having my twig bushes ..read more

I have a section on my property that gets really wet probably 4 inches of water sometimes more sometimes less now I could use another spot but I like it the most it gets the best sun now was wondering if someone can give me advice on how to fix this issue I've only been at this property for going on 5 years but now I'm I've only been thinking about it because now I want to start gardening I have 3 acres maybe 2 and half but the rest of the property but it needs work and I don't have... Read more ..read more

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