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.
2.
Size Matters:
Start small! It's easier to manage a manageable garden bed, and you can always expand later.
Know What Grows:
Consider your local climate and planting zone USDA planing zone finder
4.
Plan Your Layout:
Sketch a garden bed layout to maximize space and companion planting benefits.
5.
Soil Superstar:
Healthy soil is key! Test your soil and amend it with compost or organic matter if needed.
6.
Weed Warrior:
Remove weeds and debris from your planting area. You can smother weeds with cardboard for a few weeks before planting.
7.
Seed Savvy or Transplant Triumph?
Decide between starting seeds indoors or buying transplants from a nursery.
8.
Watering Wisdom:
Plan your irrigation system. Watering deeply and regularly is crucial for healthy plants.
9.
Be a Fence Friend:
Consider fencing to protect your veggies from unwanted critters like rabbits or deer.
10.
Get Composting:
Start a compost pile to recycle kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden.