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Tips the backyard gardens crew finds useful


Fall gardening tips
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first you need sun

Most vegetables need at least 6 hours of sun a day so pick your spot carefully!
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Good soil

Soft soil makes it easier for plants to spread their roots. Enrich your soil with compost to give extra nutrients.
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start small

Take your time and start small. Gardening is lifelong venture so add a little more each year if desired. The smaller your garden is the easier it will be to learn.


Planning your new garden

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Know Your Zone
Knowing what zone you live in will help you decide what to grow. It will also help you decide when to plant and plan your gardens so they can be more productive.
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Your frost dates
Get to know your last frost date. This will help you get a head start on both your spring and fall gardens. Timing is everything in the gardening world.
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Companion Planting
Just like people some plants do not get along in someway. In order to have a more productive garden you need to know what vegetables should be planted together. This will help you plan your gardens better.


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  • Home
  • Podcast
  • Learn to Grow
    • Seed starting
    • Growing Broccoli
    • growing cabbage
    • growing carrots
    • growing collards
    • growing eggplants
    • growing green beans
    • growing kale
    • growing spinach
    • growing squash
    • growing chard
    • growing turnips
    • growing watermelons
  • Backyard Kitchen
  • Media Kit
  • BYG Gear