FULL SUN
Designing your garden so that the vegetables get a sunny spot, is very important. Fruit and nut trees should be planted on the south side to avoid shading the veggies. You still have a beautiful garden which includes vegetables with a well thought out design. A raised garden, often helps elevate it to the sun and makes maintenance easy, without the bending.
2. SOIL NEEDS TO BE RIGHT
Heavy clay or sandy soils need compost added. This is to lighten the soil, allowing the roots to grow feely and to breath. Nutrient’s, are also very important for producing healthy vegetables. Vegetables and fruit trees are hungry for nutrients. Raised garden beds with just the right soil are great for this reason. This makes all of the nutrients available for your vegetables so they are not competing with other plants and trees.
3. WATERING
Checking moisture levels is important. Also a free draining soil is important to stop waterlogged soils, allowing roots breath. Wicking beds which is a great feature of the Biofilta system, makes this task much easier.
4. SEASONS AND LOCATION
Different vegetable grow at different times of the year. If you are in a sunny spot with good wind protection, this microclimate may allow you to grow things somewhat out of season. Planting zones indicate when you can grow. Green houses allow you to extend the growing season for some crops.
5. GARDENS CAN LOOK GREAT, AND PRODUCTIVE
With good design your balcony, small back yard, expansive property or community garden can include productive plants. Growing plants in a nice setting becomes great entertainment and stress relief. I can’t help but look at my garden every day with a cup of tea in the morning. There is so much more that can be achieved too, with a productive garden! Give me a call to discuss your needs on 0468 787 071.
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