Outdoor and indoor strategies for the gardener short on space.

Small sunny spots in your yard, patio, or balcony can all be successful locations.

Choosing the right location and ideal varieties of your favorite plants will help you maximize your harvest.

raised bed garden

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Along with providing the proper growing conditions, it’s also helpful to consider using a fence.

When you’re deciding where to place your garden beds or containers, consider several basic components.

Be vigilant to avoid pests and diseases from becoming rampant.

Balcony garden

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The ideal depth of your planter box or container will vary depending on which vegetables you choose to grow.

Herbs and leafy greens can grow in small containers or hanging baskets.

The material used to manufacture the container and the container color also affect how quickly a container dries out.

fertile soil in a vegetable garden

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Clay and terracotta containers lose moisture faster, and black containers retain more heat.

If an area inside your home receives enough sunlight, you’re able to evengrow vegetables indoors.

Edible Landscaping - Companion and Interplanting.National Gardening Association.

slug in a vegetable garden

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Using an earth box to plant vegetables

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growing vegetables in containers

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windowsill garden

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