subject: Tips For Vegetable Gardening In Small Spaces [print this page] A vegetable garden doesn't have to be huge and hold tons of plants. Not everyone has the space for a garden like that, but they can grow thriving plants in a small area as long as there's access to sunlight.
Gardens have been grown in many places - from a small patch of ground outside of a home to planter pots placed outside the front door. The size of your garden doesn't matter because it's the quality of your gardening skills that will provide you with thriving plants. Your small garden can outmatch any large one if you put forth your best effort to make it successful.
Make sure that you put some thought into the design to make sure you use all of the space available. Take a bit of time to do some research on the various plants you plan on growing in the garden as well. Figure out which ones are going to need special care, if some of them need more sunlight than others, and if there are some of your plants that won't grow well next to other types of plants.
This will help you plan the placement of your garden, whether you plant in a small patch of land or in planters. Next, you'll need to find out when each plant should be planted. Some need to be planted ahead of others, so plan accordingly.
Next, you will be buying plants, seeds, seedlings or cuttings. Your pots and planters should be of a size that suits your garden space. And make sure you give each of your plants generous room to grow.
The soil you use in your pots should be of the best quality. This should give your plants the nutrition they need to grow large and healthy. You can ask for advice on soil from the experts at your garden centre.
Small gardens are not immune to ravages by insects. You can deal with this problem, though.
Encouraging lizards, birds, and frogs in your garden can help, since they are predators of insects. Keep water nearby to attract these predators to your gardening area. Also, there are a variety of common household items that can help you keep insects at bay, including garlic, special soaps, and hot pepper.
Some fertilizing soil has ingredients mixed in that will help repel some pests, so check them out as well. If you feel you must use pesticides, use them sparingly. Most of these harmful chemicals can affect the plants as well as animals and children, so use only what's absolutely necessary for your garden.
Every garden, no matter if it's big or small, needs to be nurtured. Stay on top of the weeds, aerate the soil once in awhile and water as often as needed. No garden will thrive without the proper care and nurturing from the gardener, so don't neglect them.
Small gardens can thrive just as much as larger ones, so if you don't have the space for a big garden, just make use of the space you do have and grow healthy and robust plants. With the proper care, any garden can produce excellent plants.
