Home growing can also save money, especially if you grow from seed.
Consider the amount of time, money, and effort you want to expend.
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Gravel is a great choice for a clean-looking path with excellent drainage.
Arrange containers around your seating area to create privacy and add some flower plantings for color and fragrance.
Use principles ofvertical garden designto make the most of your available space.
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Let your taller sun-loving veggies like tomatoes and corn get plenty of sun.
Arrange stakes for beans and other vining plants to create semi-shady spots for lettuces, kale, and herbs.
This method is easy to implement and helps you make very efficient use of space.
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They can be easily arranged and moved, and stored out of the way for winter.
Metal beds are considered a great durable option.
Hanging pots from the railing using wire plant cages is a great way to easily grow greens and herbs.
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At the end of the season, you might then roll it up to store it for reuse.
This is an inexpensive and simple way to deter nibbling animals.
They’re sturdy and make a great holder for container planters for things like herbs.
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If they get musty, spray them with vinegar and let them dry in the sun.
Using space efficiently means it’s possible for you to grow an abundance of food in one small area.
Flower colors can also enhance the hues of your vegetable garden.
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you’re free to easily pick some fresh veggies and herbs for a summer salad.
This setup can easily be achieved with containers and/or a small raised bed.
Arrange containers so that it’s possible for you to easily water them and remove any weeds.
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This can be done with repurposed shelves or planks with supports like plastic milk crates.
One very easy and attractive way to do this is with old bricks.
They can be laid flat or half-buried to form a solid border edge.
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Crows and other garden pests are shy around humans and will tend to avoid a garden with a scarecrow.
Crows are very smart, so a scarecrow is only a deterrent if you keep them guessing.
With raised beds, plant according to height to maximize sun exposure.
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Companion planting guidesare a useful resource for planning the vegetable garden.
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