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Growing avegetable garden,especially for the first time, can be downright intimidating.
Since everybody makes mistakes, we turned to expert gardeners for their insight.
Arora notes that you just need to assess your conditions and let that dictate what you plant.
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The most important factors, he notes, are well-draining soil and the right amount of sun.
In reality,any space will doif you plan correctly.
In fact, these things can cause more problems in the long runfor both you and your plants.
Back to the Roots
Instead, Arora tells us its better tolook toward organic, sustainable gardening products and practices.
As Langer explains it, planting certainwildflower mixeswithin yourvegetable gardencan actually help thwart pests.
This also works for larger invaders, like deer and rabbits.
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Surrounding your vegetable patch with a border oflavenderandalliumwill help discourage unwanted nibbling, Langer says.
“Milkweed,coneflowers, andsunflowersare easy to grow and make a great addition to a vegetable garden.”
Arora suggests stepping back and slowing down, and this is especially true if youre working with limited space.
Ivyline
In fact, the size of your garden shouldnt deter you at all.
Maybe try growing cherry tomatoes with a kit on your windowsill."
Langer agrees, and he suggests trying grow bags specifically for this reason.
Its a great way to start small and keep the cost down.
