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So you've decided to grow a garden? It's a lot easier than you might think! The first step is to figure out what you want to grow, then provide the right accommodations for your plants—think soil, sunlight, and water. In this article, we'll walk you through each gardening step, so you know exactly how to plant a garden.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionAre there any vegetables I cannot plant side by side?DonaganTop AnswererMany vegetables have certain other plants with which they are incompatible as neighbors. See a list at NaturalLivingIdeas.com/incompatible-plants.
Things You’ll Need
- Gardening gloves
- Small spade
- Watering can or hose
- Shovel
- Rake
- String and stakes, optional
- Fertilizer or compost, optional
- Fencing supplies, optional
References
- ↑ https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/home-vegetable-gardening-a-quick-reference-guide
- ↑ https://todayshomeowner.com/choosing-the-right-size-vegetable-garden/
- ↑ https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/how_to_plant_vegetables_tip_sheet
- ↑ https://web.extension.illinois.edu/vegguide/step02.cfm
- ↑ https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/yardandgarden/advice-for-first-time-gardeners-start-small/
- ↑ https://web.extension.illinois.edu/vegguide/step05.cfm
- ↑ https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/home-vegetable-gardening-a-quick-reference-guide
- ↑ https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/home-vegetable-gardening-a-quick-reference-guide
- ↑ https://web.extension.illinois.edu/vegguide/step06.cfm
About This Article
Once you’ve decided where to plant your garden, mark the corners area with rocks, flags, or stakes to show the boundaries. Remove any rocks, sticks, roots, or big weeds from the garden, then use a soil tiller or a garden fork and rake to break the ground into small pieces. Work the soil to a depth of about 12 inches, and mix in any compost or fertilizer you are using. Using a spade, dig holes for your seedlings, making sure to plant them at the correct depth for each plant. Water your garden each morning, and remove any weeds at least twice a week. For more tips from our Gardener reviewer, including how to choose plants that will complement your garden, read on!