Raised gardens

The balance between function and aesthetics has always been a challenge for gardeners. Whether you're looking for a way to have that great garden of fruits and vegetables or wanting to spruce up your flower beds, there are a lot of great options available. Raised garden beds are a great idea for both function and aesthetics.
Raised beds are a great cure-all for many types of soil or landscaping problems. You can build them on flat or sloped ground or even right on top of concrete. They can be sized and shaped to meet your exact needs and you can fill them with topsoil and compost.

I have added two more raised garden plots.  They measure 4 feet by 4 feet. They each take 8 cu foot of dirt. Last year my two raised gardens had lilies, petunias and glads in them. This year I plan glads, lilies, and nasturiums. But I will be putting my pumpkins in one of the new ones and cucumbers in the other. They are easy to care for, but must be watched carefully to keep them moist.