With the cost of living rise all the time, it is possible to save money and increase your family health at the same time by growing vegetables in your backyard.
It is a good idea to choose from your favorite vegetables grow and plan beds for early, middle of the season and the late varieties.
Most vegetables need at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, some 8. Some quick plant variety such as lettuce and radishes are grown between the rows of plants that can take longer to mature, such as beet or maize, allowing full use of the area available.
Vegetable gardens In dry periods necessary extra water. Most vegetables benefit from an inch or more water every week, especially when they are fruiting bodies.
During the growing season watch for harmful insects. If you discover a bug problem early will be much easier, but be careful to not use pesticides, once the vegetables are close to be included unless it is an absolute necessity. Organic gardening is a healthy and environmentally friendly option. Once you have picked your crop, vegetable waste with your compost pile, so that it can be recycled for next spring.
It is important to protect your vegetable garden against wild animals looking for a tasty treat. Make sure that your garden is surrounded by a fence that will keep dogs, rabbits and other animals. The damage done by roaming animals during a season can equal the cost of a fence. A fence can also serve as a frame of peas, beans, tomatoes and other crops that need support.
Protection is needed to your vegetable garden an abundant harvest. Hard work will pay dividends if precautions have been made.
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