Plant A Garden

Remove any rocks sticks roots or big weeds from the garden then use a soil tiller or a garden fork and rake to break the ground into small pieces.

Plant a garden. If you re new to vegetable gardening a 10 x 10 garden 100 square feet is a great place to start. Planting dates can be found on seed packets. These aggressive plants choke out the garden plants you ve worked so hard to grow.

To prepare for planting season choose vegetables you want to plant pick the perfect site for your garden and always prep before you plant. In many areas a garden can grow without watering but it is more likely to be successful if it is irrigated. Plan a garden lets you create design plans for anything from a patio container garden to a welcoming front walk to your whole yard.

A weed can be any plant growing where you don t want it to but there are some particularly weedy species to keep an eye out for. For a beginner perhaps pick 3 to 5 plants that you would like to grow and buy 3 to 5 plants of each one. Use this handy guide to identify these weeds by appearance and know how to remove them safely.

Vegetable gardening at home is a great way to save money while you get up close and personal with nature. Gardening advice from the old farmer s almanac. Plant the garden near a water supply if possible.

For example even just one plant can be super affordable think 3 to 5 and provide up to 10 pounds of tomatoes over the season which can easily run you 20 or more. Water is needed especially during long dry periods or when planting seeds. Review the ideal conditions for each veggie you want to plant before creating a gardening schedule.

Add in dozens of structures like sheds fences gates and even fountains and fire pits. Which plants do you want to grow. So you re planting a vegetable garden for the first time.