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In every grocery store you enter these days it is likely that there has been an influx of organic food being sold especially organic vegetables. Because of the high cost of organic vegetables it is becoming increasingly popular for people to start their own home vegetable gardens. The convenience of a home vegetable garden is nice, not only because you don't have to go and purchase produce, but because you can grow what you will eat the most of and you can control the elements that go into your garden.
But with every garden comes a great deal of work, and a vegetable garden is no different. Vegetable gardens may even require more attentiveness as these plants will not just be looked at like a flower, but they will actually be consumed. It is important to conduct research before beginning your garden on the vegetables you plan to plant, such as the amount of sunlight and water they need and how long they take to mature.
After conducting this research and planning your garden by diagramming it, you may be eager to start digging, but it is important to have the correct gardening tools before beginning this task. While there are many tools that your garden could benefit from there are a few tools that you will want to invest in immediately if you have not already.
The spade, regardless of the type, is excellent for turning soil and mixing necessary compost piles. You will also want to invest in a rake that is good for smoothing soil, removing stones, and breaking up dirt clods. A hoe will be used to prepare the seedbed effectively, cultivating the soil and getting rid of weeds, but for a vegetable garden a Warren hoe is recommended as is pointed edge is excellent for cultivating between rows of vegetables.
These are three of the most basic tools that every vegetable gardener should have but it is also important to have a means to water your garden, such as a watering can or a hose as well as a tool to apply pesticides such as a compressed-air sprayer. With these gardening tools and a few others combined with dedication and positive environmental factors, such as adequate sunlight, a beautiful vegetable garden will result.
Because you will be eating the product of this garden it is important to maintain your garden daily and ensure that you are growing the best product for you and your family. Having your own vegetable garden will not only save money, but it will also be a way to relax and create your own garden oasis.
