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8 Steps to a New Garden

Here are the steps to building a new bed or border from scratch.

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By Justin W. Hancock

 

Step 1: Mark it Out

Make your new garden the best it can be. Give it a fun shape with flowing curves or use it to echo the lines of your house. Get it just right by laying out a hose to outline your bed. Once you have the perfect shape, mark the edges with a line of sand or flour.



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