With living costs increasing all the time, it is possible to save money and increase the health of your family while growing vegetables in your backyard.
It is a good idea to choose your favorite vegetables to grow and plan the beds for early, mid-season and late varieties.
Most vegetables require at least 6 hours of sunlight a day, some need 8. Some fast growers, such as lettuce and radish, can be grown between rows of plants that take longer to mature, such as beet or corn, making full use of the available area.
Throughout the dry periods, the orchards need additional irrigation. Most vegetables benefit from an inch or more of water each week, especially when they are fructifying.
During the growing season, monitor insect pests. If you discover an insect problem early, it will be much easier, but be careful not to use pesticides once the vegetable is close to being picked unless it becomes an absolute necessity. Organic gardening is a healthy and ecological option. Once you have harvested your crop, place the plant waste in your compost pile so it can be recycled next spring.
It is important to protect your garden from wild animals in search of a tasty delicacy. Make sure your garden is surrounded by a fence that keeps dogs, rabbits, and other animals away. Damage caused by wandering animals during a season can equal the cost of a fence. A fence can also serve as a frame for peas, beans, tomatoes and other crops that need support.
Protection is needed so that your garden has a bountiful harvest. Hard work will pay dividends if the necessary precautions have been taken.
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