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QuestionHow do you start a garden?Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.You first need to decide what you want to grow and pick a location. Plan out the garden beds and buy some gardening tools. You should also test the soil to make sure it is suitable for the plants you intend to grow and prepare the soil with some nutrients and fertilizer. Plant carefully, water properly, and enjoy.
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QuestionWhat is a garden plot?Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.A garden plot refers to a designated area set up for planting. You can grow food, flowers, or both in a garden plot.
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QuestionHow do I prepare soil for planting vegetables?Ben Barkan is a Garden and Landscape Designer and the Owner and Founder of HomeHarvest LLC, an edible landscapes and construction business based in Boston, Massachusetts. Ben has over 12 years of experience working with organic gardening and specializes in designing and building beautiful landscapes with custom construction and creative plant integration. He is a Certified Permaculture Designer, Licensed Construction Supervisor in Massachusetts, and a Licensed Home Improvement Contractor. He holds an associates degree in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.It's best to turn the soil and add some organic material, such as compost.
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QuestionHow do I prepare my garden for perennials?Ben Barkan is a Garden and Landscape Designer and the Owner and Founder of HomeHarvest LLC, an edible landscapes and construction business based in Boston, Massachusetts. Ben has over 12 years of experience working with organic gardening and specializes in designing and building beautiful landscapes with custom construction and creative plant integration. He is a Certified Permaculture Designer, Licensed Construction Supervisor in Massachusetts, and a Licensed Home Improvement Contractor. He holds an associates degree in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.I would simply put mulch at the base of any existing weeds that may threaten the new plants. This will stop them from growing.
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QuestionHow do you prepare to make a garden plot?Ben Barkan is a Garden and Landscape Designer and the Owner and Founder of HomeHarvest LLC, an edible landscapes and construction business based in Boston, Massachusetts. Ben has over 12 years of experience working with organic gardening and specializes in designing and building beautiful landscapes with custom construction and creative plant integration. He is a Certified Permaculture Designer, Licensed Construction Supervisor in Massachusetts, and a Licensed Home Improvement Contractor. He holds an associates degree in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.Start by removing any existing plants that might harm your new garden.
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QuestionWhat type of wood is safe to border a garden with?NinoxTop AnswererThere are several options. The best ones are sweet chestnut, Douglas fir, red fir and bangkirai.
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QuestionShould I plant on the berm or in the trough?MadDocGCommunity AnswerIt's usually best to plant on the raised part of the garden, the berm. The trough is where water will collect and then work its way into the berm. Root crops, like potatoes, carrots, and radishes, should be planted on the berm, making them easier to harvest. For potatoes, after they start to grow, you can place something around them with sides at least 12 inches high and fill it with dirt. This way, the potatoes will partially grow inside the container. At harvest time, remove the containers to find most of the potatoes easily accessible. For single plants, you might use a 5-gallon bucket with the bottom cut out, placed top-down.
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