Vegetable gardening is basically used for growing vegetables and plants that are perfect for human consumption.
There are different kinds of vegetable gardens. There’s container gardening, a kind of garden where you can plant vegetables, herbs, and flowers at once. This one becomes more popular than the old or usual rows or blocks style gardening.
Kitchen gardening, that is present in most American households, is becoming popular again. People are wanting fresh, locals foods, and foods that are available every season. It’s amazing how many folks are returning to eat what’s in season.
There’s really no need for more acreage, or more tools! Most plants can grow even in a container. You can plant some of your vegetables, flowers and herbs in smaller sized containers or planters for sprouting on your balconies, decks, and windowsills.
Before you achieve the vegetable garden you want, follow these easy steps that I recommend for a successful garden.
- Place or Location: You should choose a place to your house that has enough protection from strong winds, and that are free from rocks and weeds. And of course, abundant sun light all day is very important. Don’t make it too far from your house. You will spend more time in it, if it’s not so far away.
- Soil: Another essential for your plants to grow is a good choice of healthly soil. Compost and aged manure is very helpful for growing plants, add those every year. And don’t forget to test the soil every 2 to 3 years.
- Composition or Layout: For a good rotation, plats should be rotated in position from year to year. Just don’t forget that higher plants should not interfere the shorter plants. Rotating plants helps prevent pests and diseases in your vegetable garden.
- Size: Gardening involves lots of effort to meet your goal. Begin with the small ones, and don’t get overwhelmed. A tended garden is what will get you results.
- Choice of seeds: Choose only those seeds that you and your family like to eat. Because if you like it, it will motivate you to continue.
- Do a little research: This will help you to have you enough knowledge to grow your vegetables in accordance to your area and climate.
- Water: I recommend you water your plants early in the day. Water it deeply near the base of the plants. Watering the leaves is not a help, and the sun is likely to just burn them. Remember to water it enough and not too much!
- Checking: Be sure to check on your plants every single day to protect them from pests. Not a big deal, just a simple walk through. The sooner you notice pests, the easier it is to do something about it.
- Problem solving: Before you act whenever you find problem with pests, be sure to make some research and properly treat the problem and not aggravate the problem. It will, also, save you time and money.
- Cutting or Trimming: Maintain your garden shapes by cutting, trimming or removing unwanted dead leaves, vines and weeds. This will help your plants to grow healthy.
Remember, as long as you are committed, and consistent in maintaining your garden, you will achieve the successful garden you want. A successful garden means better tasting foods on your dinner table!