Growing vegetables in raised beds Raised beds are another great option for small gardens. Make sure to nourish the soil and secure good drainage. The warmth and good drainage means you can plant earlier in the season than with other micro vegetable gardens. However this isn’t the right set ...
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Railing planters, hanging baskets, grow bags, standard pots, buckets, vertical planters, and window boxes–there are plenty of options. Moreover, you can DIY your pots as well; check them out here. For year-round herb growth, it’s best to use a herb and salad cloche. So, you may th...
selecting an area without trees or buildings obstructing full sun exposure is paramount; many vegetables need full exposure for growth. If your yard doesn’t offer such sunny spots, consider installing raised beds or outdoor planters to improve soil quality that’s better ...
Asparagus is one of the first plants to greet us in springtime! It’s a perennial, which means that once it gets established, the tender spears will return year after year. In addition, its ferny foliage makes it an excellent ornamental. Here’s how to grow asparagus—from planting all th...
How to Use Tomato Cages and Tomato Plant Stakes Growing Up! How to Grow Vertically in Your Garden Planting Zucchini are members of the squash family, so they need to be bathed in warmth and sunshine to thrive. Shelter them from strong winds, too, so bees and other insects can go about ...
Moon garden: to be enjoyed after-hours, a garden that blooms at night Cottage garden: a thrifty or whimsical garden, often associated with English homesteads Will you be planting your garden directly into the ground or in planters and raised beds? This will determine whether or not you’ll ...
No matter whether your grow your vegetables in the ground or pots/planters, their garden must be maintained regularly. For maximum efficiency, consider situating it near a water source so you can easily water it without having to drag hoses across your yard, helping seedlings establish themselves...
Many gardeners grow flowers in raised beds so they can better control the soil quality, but you don’t have to call it quits if you don’t have the space or time to invest in raised beds of your own. You can tuck flowers between vegetables or shrubs, in pots and planters on the dec...
Try to water first thing in the morning so that the plants have time to dry out before nightfall. If watering constantly is something you struggle with, there are companies that sell specialself-watering plantersthat come with water reservoirs. Usually located at the top of the planter, these...