10 Steps to Starting a Vegetable Garden

What are the 10 steps to planting a garden?

10 Steps to Starting a Vegetable Garden

  1. Choose the right location. Choose a location for the garden that has plenty of sun, ample space and close proximity to your hose or water source.
  2. Select your veggies.
  3. Prepare the soil.
  4. Check planting dates.
  5. Plant the seeds.
  6. Add water.
  7. Keep the weeds out.
  8. Give your plants room to grow.

How do you grow a garden step by step?

Choose a Step

  1. Step 1 – Make Good Use of Your Location.
  2. Step 2 – Plan Your Garden Layout.
  3. Step 3 – Grow Recommended Varieties.
  4. Step 4 – Obtain Good Seed, Plants, Equipment, and Supplies.
  5. Step 5 – Prepare and Care for the Soil Properly.
  6. Step 6 – Plant Your Vegetables Right.
  7. Step 7 – Keep Down Weeds.
  8. Step 8 – Control Pests.

How do you start a raised vegetable garden for beginners?

Start small, and only grow what you know you and your family will eat. If planting in the ground, a 10′ x 10′ garden (100 square feet) is a managable size. Pick 3 to 5 of your favorite vegetables and buy 3 to 5 plants of each one. If planting in a raised bed, a 4′ x 4′ or 4′ x 8′ is a good beginner size.

What can you grow in a planter box?

Top 19 Planter Box Plants

  • Basil.
  • Green beans.
  • Parsley.
  • Peas.
  • Peppers.
  • Potatoes.
  • Radishes.
  • Strawberries.

How do you grow a garden for beginners?

10 Top Gardening Tips for Beginners

  1. Site it right. Starting a garden is just like real estate it’s all about location.
  2. Follow the sun.
  3. Stay close to water.
  4. Start with great soil.
  5. Consider containers.
  6. Choose the right plants.
  7. Discover your zone.
  8. Learn your frost dates.

What do you fill raised beds with?

What you will need to fill your raised garden bed:

  • sticks, twigs, or wood stumps(organic matter)
  • landcape fabric (we got ours from Home Depot)You can also use a layer of cardboard.
  • gravel or rocks for drainage.
  • grass clippings and/or straw.