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Pros and Cons of Using Coconut Mulch (Coco Coir) in Raised Garden Beds
Pros and Cons of Using Coconut Mulch (Coco Coir) in Raised Garden Beds
Coconut mulch, or coco coir, is made from the husks of coconuts and began gaining popularity in the 1990s, especially in Europe and North America. Before that, people in tropical regions like Southeast Asia, India, and the Caribbean had been...
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How to Grow Escarole This Spring in an Elevated Garden Bed
How to Grow Escarole This Spring in an Elevated Garden Bed
Escarole (Cichorium endivia) is a cool-season crop with broad, dark green leaves and a mildly bitter taste. It’s a great variety to grow in early spring or late summer, especially in raised or elevated garden beds, where better drainage and...
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Grass Alternatives to Replace Your Lawn
Grass Alternatives to Replace Your Lawn
Have you ever looked at your lawn and wanted to kill everything in sight? The sentiment is well understood. Grass makes for a lackluster yard – it grows in ugly clumps, requires constant mowing, and often becomes the spreading grounds...
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FAQs About Hügelkultur and Raised Garden Beds: Everything You Need to Know
FAQs About Hügelkultur and Raised Garden Beds: Everything You Need to Know
Hügelkultur, a German term meaning "mound culture" or "hill culture," is a centuries-old technique that involves creating raised garden beds filled with decaying wood and other organic materials. While traditionally common in rural Europe, it is gaining popularity due to...
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Elevate Your Gardening with Elevated Garden Beds
Elevate Your Gardening with Elevated Garden Beds
I’ve tried it all in my years of gardening—container gardens, raised beds, and even vertical setups. But nothing has transformed my gardening experience quite like elevated garden beds. If you want to take your gardening to the next level, this...
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Sustainable Garden Swaps for 2025
Sustainable Garden Swaps for 2025
As we begin 2025, it’s a great time to start the year on the right foot. With all the sales happening, now is the perfect opportunity to declutter your garden and invest in sustainable tools and practices that will serve...
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Essential Gardening Tips for the Winter Solstice
Essential Gardening Tips for the Winter Solstice
As we officially welcome winter and the dormant season, the arrival of winter solstice also marks a significant turning point in our gardening calendar. While many may think that gardening comes to a halt during these few months, experienced gardeners...
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Planting Beets Directly in Raised Garden Beds:  How to Sow, Grow, and Harvest
Planting Beets Directly in Raised Garden Beds: How to Sow, Grow, and Harvest
These earthy root veggies are often underrated, despite their amazing taste and incredible versatility in the kitchen. Plus, they’re one of the easiest root vegetables to grow! Whether you're planting red beets, golden beets, or the popular Detroit Dark Red...
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Elevated vs. Raised: Which Garden Bed is Best for You?
Elevated vs. Raised: Which Garden Bed is Best for You?
Whether you’re just starting out as a gardener or looking into garden beds for your space, you might be wondering which type of bed is best for your needs: elevated or raised? While they may seem similar at first, each...
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The Home Gardeners' Tool Kit: What Every Garden Kit Should Have
The Home Gardeners' Tool Kit: What Every Garden Kit Should Have
Gardening is both a therapeutic hobby and a fulfilling way to cultivate your own, fresh produce or grow flowers. Whether sowing seeds or nurturing seedlings, the right tools make all the difference. Here’s a rundown of the essential tools for...
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About Vego

At Vego Garden, our goal is to redefine Raised Garden Beds. The company was founded with the goal of launching a modular metal garden bed system with a 20+ year life expectancy, utilizing eco-friendly metal materials instead of cutting down trees. We emphasize innovative design and high quality with our products. The name vego carries the spirit of DIY modular raised beds suitable for growing vegetables.

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