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Vegetable Gardening Tips
from: Nicky PilkingtonWith the costs of living rising all the time, it may be possible
to save money and increase your family's health at the same time
by growing vegetables in your backyard.
It's a good idea to choose your favourite vegetables to grow and
plan beds for early, middle of the season and late varieties.
Most vegetables require at least 6 hours of sunlight per day,
some need 8. Some quick growers like lettuce and radish can be
grown between the rows of plants that take longer to mature,
like beet or corn, thus making full use of the area available.
Throughout dry periods, vegetable gardens need extra watering.
Most vegetables benefit from an inch or more of water each week,
especially when they are fruiting.
During the growing season watch for insect pests. If you
discover a bug problem early it will be much easier, but be
careful to not use pesticides once the vegetable are close to
being picked unless it becomes an absolute necessity. Organic
gardening is one healthy and environment-friendly option. Once
you have reaped your crop, put the vegetable waste into your
compost pile so that it can be recycled for next spring.
It is important to protect your vegetable garden from wild
animals looking for a tasty treat. Make sure your garden is
surrounded by a fence that will keep out dogs, rabbits, and
other animals. The harm done by wandering animals during one
season can equal the cost of a fence. A fence also can serve as
a frame for peas, beans, tomatoes, and other crops that need
support.
Protection is needed in order for your vegetable garden to yield
a bountiful harvest. Hard work will pay dividends if necessary
precautions have been made.
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