Gardens

RGK asked:


I have 4 raised beds and I want to collect rain water from the roof’s drain pipe so I can conserve water and use that for my garden. Does anyone have any ideas on how this can be done. I’m thinking about buying a big barrel and putting it under the roof’s gutter pipe to collect the water but whatelse can I do and how can I get the water from the barrel to the garden? by the way what kind of barrel do i need? I live in a neighborhood so it has to look good or neighbors won’t like it. Thank you all.

Synarel asked:


I have part of my garden 18 feet * 6 feet that I’m looking to covre in pebbles. All the prices I see are by weight. Does anyone know roughly how much I will need to cover this area.

joystickhappy asked:


i would like to make a zen garden but am just a beginer what type of sand do i need where do i find the rocks where can i buy a special rake please tell me.

aguy asked:


Hello
I live In the Bay Area, California. We get plenty of sun now. I would like to grow some tomatoes and other vestables such as peppers and cucumbers and so on.
How do i get started? I have picked a spot for the garden with the most sun, however, the dirt is not very good there, it’s very dry. How much compost should i mix in and is it too late for me to grow a vestable garden??

jamiesm2481 asked:


I am planning on starting a 4 foot by 4 foot garden. i would like some pretty flowers and plants but don’t know where to start. What are some easy plants and flowers to grow?