How to Grow a Garden » Garden Planning

Starting Seed Indoors

Natalie — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:37:32 +0000

Regardless of what method of gardening you are using, there are some plants that need a little extra help in getting going. Not because they aren’t capable of growing on their own sown straight into the ground, but what if your growing season is extremely short? It’s best to give some plants a head start by starting seed indoors, usually around six weeks before your area’s last frost for the winter. Continue reading...

More on Square Foot Gardening

Natalie — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:20:19 +0000

So you may have considered gardening, and one of the methods that you may have thought about trying is a Square Foot Garden. One of the reasons you may be thinking about it, is because you would not need to work the existing soil in your yard, adding this additive or that to get the soil just right, not to mention you wouldn’t need to dig or double-dig the soil, which could take a while, to get results. Some gardeners work existing soil for several years before it is at its optimal nutrient levels to sustain a healthy and vibrant garden. That just seems ineffecient in this day and age, particularly if you’re starting a garden to try and cut down on your grocery bill as soon as possible. Continue reading...

Five Garden Tips Before You Begin

Natalie — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:45:48 +0000

There are many garden tips provided by experts and botanists in order for someone to start building his/her own garden. Most of the time, people find it challenging to keep up with their daily activities while maintaining a garden in their backyard. It is essential to know a thing or two prior to committing yourself to a new addition into your household chores. Here are five garden tips to help you out before you start a garden: Continue reading...

Garden Planning- Choosing Your Plants

Natalie — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:03:21 +0000

Now that we have covered garden planning a bit, and have chosen what kind of garden we’d like to plant, now we need to choose what kind of flowers or veggies we want to grow. If you are choosing to grow a garden for pleasure, and not food, there are some basics you should definitely cover. Continue reading...

Garden Planning- Where To Start?

Natalie — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:03:20 +0000

Tending a garden can be an enjoyable past time for many folks, as well as a relaxing hobby. However, no project should be started with out proper garden planning first. Garden planning is a bit like an artist painting a picture. You map out what you want in your mind, and then go about making it a reality. When the reality is complete, often times it expresses your own personality and flair, just like any other art form. Continue reading...

How To Start a Garden

Natalie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:24:11 +0000

Having your own garden at home sets a relaxing ambiance for your entire household. Although having a garden presents an uphill struggle with a lot of requirements to meet, the effects are incredibly rewarding. Gardens are pleasurable to watch as the budding flowers grow into full blossom in spring and as the seedlings turn into a new leaf. No matter what type of garden you plan to build, here are some steps that can help you learn how to start a garden: Continue reading...