If you are new to growing your own fruit and vegetables and have decided to update your garden ready for spring, there are a few simple ways to ensure success. If you are lucky enough to have space in your garden, rather than travelling to an allotment this makes the process much more enjoyable. Ideally a large garden space is required if you really want to start producing fruit and vegetables in large amounts. Don’t worry if you don’t have level ground or if you require vast amounts of soil relocating, bulk excavation in London and all areas of the UK can be arranged with reputable companies. This will allow the ground to be fully prepped and cleared before work begins.
Plotting Out Your Growing Area
When planning where and what to grow in your newly renovated vegetable garden, you need to think carefully about space. What do you have room to grow and how much of your garden do you intend to dedicate to this? You can plot out areas using string and wooden stakes set into the ground. This will give you a feel for how much space will actually be taken up. You can also plot out paths and ensure that you can reach easily across your beds when harvest time comes.
Only Grow What You Intend To Eat
It might be tempting to plant every vegetable you can think of when you first start your veg patch. However, this could see you left with a glut of high-yield vegetables such as cucumbers, courgettes and tomatoes. Think about what you will eat and what your friends and family would like to be gifted. From there you can always add things into rotation each season as required.
The Importance Of Planting Flowers Nearby
Something that is often overlooked in a vegetable garden, is the need to plant flowers alongside your fruit and vegetables. This is essential to invite bees and other pollinators to your area. Keeping your fruit and veg pollinated will ensure a higher yield of produce for many years to come. It also provides bees with a much-needed source of nectar and helps them to thrive rather than dying off.
Creating An Orchard Or Fruit Bush Area
If you intend to live in your house for a great many years, you may find that planting trees and fruit bushes is worth the time and effort. These may take a couple of years to come to fruition, but when they do, you’ll be inundated with fresh fruit and veg. Creating an orchard may require extra soil testing and different levels of excavation. It is important to research this and to liase with professionals before taking on any major groundworks yourself.
What Vegetables Can You Grow In Winter?
You don’t need to wait until summer to start growing your own produce. In fact, there are a few things that grow extremely well in colder climates. Tasty veggies such as carrots and potatoes can all be grown over winter. You can also start planting garlic, swede and parsnips ready for Christmas dinner!
