Light a fire Yes, those summertime fire pits are great for ambiance, but they can also keep pests away--just add a bit of smoking sage to the pit and…see ya, mosquitoes. Read more: 7 Ways Not to Get Mosquito Bites | PureWow National Sign Up
Remember Hugulkultur in creating raised beds. Since I like the higher beds, filling the bottom half with prunings and such will reduce amount of topsoil needed to fill bed.