For many homeowners, it is a dream to be able to grow their own vegetables! Not only are fresh vegetables healthier, they are often much tastier. The taste of home-grown vegetables is usually a bit deeper than the taste of vegetables that you buy in the supermarket. In this article, we will give you three handy tips for starting your own vegetable garden. Did you know that it is even possible to start a vegetable garden on a balcony?
Tip 1: building a greenhouse in the garden
In order to grow vegetables and fruit all year round, it can be smart to build a greenhouse. Building a greenhouse means that you will suffer less from the low temperatures in winter and spring. This way, you can plant vegetable plants in the garden and sow the first rows in January or February. Don't forget to hang the grow lights in your greenhouse to promote the growth process of the plants.
Tip 2: Replace a piece of lawn with your vegetable garden
If you don't have enough space for a complete greenhouse, you can also exchange a piece of lawn for your vegetable garden. Remove the grass and dig the soil well! It is wise to first fertilize the soil with horse or cow manure. Compost can also help to keep the soil vital. Then you can plant vegetable plants, sow vegetables, and so on.
Tip 3: place pots with vegetables on your balcony
On your balcony you often have limited space. This does not mean that you cannot grow vegetables or fruit here! For example, hang a pot with strawberries on the edge of your balcony and place pots with lettuce or endive plants on the ground. Also now make sure that the soil is regularly provided with manure or compost. This prevents the soil from quickly becoming exhausted.
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