10 Steps to Prepare Your Vegetable Garden for Success

1. Pick Your Perfect Plot: Find a sunny spot (at least 8 hours of sunlight) with good drainage and easy access for watering and tending.

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2. Size Matters: Start small! It's easier to manage a manageable garden bed, and you can always expand later.

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Know What Grows: Consider your local climate and planting zone USDA planing zone finder

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4. Plan Your Layout: Sketch a garden bed layout to maximize space and companion planting benefits.

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5. Soil Superstar: Healthy soil is key! Test your soil and amend it with compost or organic matter if needed.

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6. Weed Warrior: Remove weeds and debris from your planting area. You can smother weeds with cardboard for a few weeks before planting.

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7. Seed Savvy or Transplant Triumph? Decide between starting seeds indoors or buying transplants from a nursery.

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8. Watering Wisdom: Plan your irrigation system. Watering deeply and regularly is crucial for healthy plants.

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9. Be a Fence Friend: Consider fencing to protect your veggies from unwanted critters like rabbits or deer.

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10. Get Composting: Start a compost pile to recycle kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden.

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