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    How do you start a garden?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    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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    What is a garden plot?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    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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    How do I prepare soil for planting vegetables?
    Ben Barkan
    Garden & Landscape Designer
    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.
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    It's best to turn the soil and add some organic material, such as compost.
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    How do I prepare my garden for perennials?
    Ben Barkan
    Garden & Landscape Designer
    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.
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    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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    How do you prepare to make a garden plot?
    Ben Barkan
    Garden & Landscape Designer
    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.
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    Start by removing any existing plants that might harm your new garden.
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    What type of wood is safe to border a garden with?
    Ninox
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    There are several options. The best ones are sweet chestnut, Douglas fir, red fir and bangkirai.
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