Tips For Starting A Vegetable Garden
Over the past few years, farm-to-table restaurants have become extremely popular, introducing more people to the idea of growing their own food. Also, with higher grocery prices, more people than ever before are becoming interested in adding a vegetable garden to their property to help with food expenses each month. Before starting your garden, it is important to decide which vegetables and herbs you want to harvest. It is also important to map out your yard and determine which location gets ideal sunlight. Finally, it is important to determine if you want your garden to be directly in the soil or if you are interested in building a raised garden bed. Here are some tips to help you have a successful garden.
Plan the Layout
Before starting your garden, you need to plan the layout of where you will be planting the seeds. It is important to know which vegetables are root vegetables and which will grow large, leafy tops. Some vegetables grow on vines and will take up quite a bit of space.
Learn the Time to Plant
Be sure to research the best time to plant your garden for the vegetables you are looking to grow. Not all of your vegetables and herbs may be planted at the same time. There are plenty of online resources, and your local garden center will be able to help.
Keep Pests Outs
Be sure to have a plan in place to combat any insects or critters who try to destroy your garden. You may need certain bug repellents or wire fencing to protect the area.
Plan the Location for Watering
It is important to plan the location of your garden based on its proximity to a water source. If you have an irrigation system, be sure that the sprinkler heads will reach the location of your garden. You also don’t want your vegetables to be soaked with water and your gardening efforts to be unsuccessful.
If you have any questions about installing an irrigation system to assist with your garden, or perhaps you need more sprinkler heads installed, be sure to contact us. At Challenger Irrigation, we are happy to service Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, and Citrus counties.