How to Plant Your First Garden
Plant your garden near a source of water.. Select a site where your garden will get at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight.. Plant in raised beds if you want a more manageable garden.
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Plant your garden near a source of water.
Plant your garden near a source of water.
Select a site where your garden will get at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunligh
Select a site where your garden will get at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight.
Plant in raised beds if you want a more manageable garden.
Plant in raised beds if you want a more manageable garden.
Draw a map of where each plant will grow using grid paper.
Draw a map of where each plant will grow using grid paper.
Choose vegetables that are easy to grow.
Choose vegetables that are easy to grow.
Plant vegetables that thrive in heat if you live in a hot climate.
Plant vegetables that thrive in heat if you live in a hot climate.
Stick to leafy greens if your garden is in a shady spot.
Stick to leafy greens if your garden is in a shady spot.
Talk to other gardeners about what you should plant.
Talk to other gardeners about what you should plant.
Get the seeds you need to grow your garden.
Get the seeds you need to grow your garden.
Plant according to the directions on your seed packet.
Plant according to the directions on your seed packet.
Plant according to the growing season of each vegetable.
Plant according to the growing season of each vegetable.
Divvy up the planting process by planting your vegetables over a long period.
Divvy up the planting process by planting your vegetables over a long period.
Put the seeds in the soil according to the directions provided by the seed packe
Put the seeds in the soil according to the directions provided by the seed packet.
Start with a small garden of about 20 square feet (1.9 m).
Start with a small garden of about 20 square feet (1.9 m).
Pull weeds up by the roots using a hand fork or a border fork.
Pull weeds up by the roots using a hand fork or a border fork.
Pour water around the base of the plant.
Pour water around the base of the plant.
Rotate your crops every year.
Rotate your crops every year.
Take notes about your garden and its growing habits.
Take notes about your garden and its growing habits.
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