| More and more people are finding the value or raising | | | | need depends on what plants you are growing. Leafy |
| their own vegetable gardens and producing | | | | plants such as spinach and cabbage are better off |
| vegetables which are cheaper and tastier. Home | | | | with large amounts of nitrogen. But if you are |
| grown vegetables are not only fresher, but are also | | | | growing root crops such as beets, potatoes, and |
| better tasting than the commercially produced ones. | | | | turnips, you would need more potash. Beans and |
| On top of these benefits, you also get to enjoy the | | | | tomatoes require little fertilizer compared to onions, |
| gardening experience, which can be a relaxing hobby | | | | potatoes, and celery. |
| as well. | | | | You should also think about the arrangement of your |
| Having a vegetable garden is exactly the same as | | | | vegetable garden. There isn't a single solution for all |
| growing flowers or herbs. If you do it right and really | | | | gardens since conditions vary. The general idea, |
| care for your plants, you will end up benefiting a lot | | | | however, is that the back part of the garden should |
| from them. | | | | be for tall plants and the short ones should be in |
| The first thing to consider is the size of your garden. | | | | front so that sunlight is still accessible. |
| How much space do you have for it? Is it a place | | | | Once you had your area all set for your garden, and |
| that has proper drainage, right air circulation, and | | | | you had chosen the plants that will suit the soil and |
| good soil? The garden should also be in a place that | | | | the climate, you would then have to maintain your |
| the sun reaches. Most vegetable gardens are | | | | garden with the right amount of water and fertilizer. |
| attacked by animals like rabbits and dogs so make | | | | Find out from where you bought your vegetable |
| sure that you take measures to prevent this such as | | | | seedlings how often do you need to water your |
| putting up fences or laying some traps. | | | | plants, as this will vary depending on the variety that |
| Before you start to plant, prepare the soil for it. You | | | | you are planting. Never overwater, as this may |
| can get good garden soil through proper cultivation | | | | destroy the roots and can ultimately destroy your |
| and addition of organic products. You have to plow | | | | plants. |
| or till the soil to get rid of weeds and to incorporate | | | | Find the time to take care of your garden. Make sure |
| the mulch. If your vegetable garden is small, you can | | | | to get rid of weeds regularly, and check for little |
| do spading rather than plowing. | | | | insects that may be doing damage to the leaves. |
| Mulching is an important part of preparing the soil. | | | | Once you get used to spending time in your garden, |
| This is when organic matter is mixed into the soil | | | | you will not only enjoy the plentiful harvests, but also |
| where it releases minerals, nitrogen, and nutrients | | | | the good feeling of knowing that your vegetables |
| that are helpful to the plants. The best kind of mulch | | | | are fresh, safe and good for your health. |
| that you can get is compost. How much fertilizer you | | | | |