If we ask you what’s the best use of a backyard which is lying vacant beside your house, what would be your answers? No, we’re not talking about putting up a cliché swing covered by a shade. Neither are we speaking of setting up just a plain nursery. Our idea is much more artistic which involves cultivation at its best. We are talking about growing an entire kitchen garden in your backyard. Waking up to the fragrance of your favorite herbs will give you such a fascinating feeling! But here the question arises that how to enjoy the comfort of having a garden in your backyard? Don’t worry, we’re coming to that as well.
Here’s how you can easily set up a kitchen garden:
- 1. Determine your garden’s area- First things first, you need to know the size of your garden. This step is important because this is what will determine the type of vegetables or fruits you could grow in your courtyard. Having a wide area will always win you all the brownie points; that’s because you can experiment with a wide variety of crops.
- 2. Choosing the crops for your garden- Here comes the most important task which is selecting the vibe of your garden. It’s totally your call if you wish to go health conscious by planting herbs or you wish to save your trip to the market by having the regular vegetables and fruits grow in your own garden.
- 3. Harvesting- Once you’ve planned what your home garden is going to look like, it’s time to sow to seeds of your hard work. Here’s a tip- if your crops are seasonal then you could only harvest them only during a specific time of the year. Make sure you provide them with the appropriate amount of water on a regular basis.
After nurturing your crops with care, it’s time to enjoy the fruit of your labor. You can finally relish the ease of having healthy food growing under your own roof. Keeping one thing in mind that maintaining a kitchen garden is equally challenging; here’s how you can uphold it with the right ideas:
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- Your garden is just like your pet. It will get wither and dry if you don’t take proper care of it. Examine its condition on a regular basis especially during seasonal changes. Few crops tend to show some changes with the varying season.
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- If you’re running out of garden space but your urge to plant more crops is not over yet, you have the choice to go vertical. By vertical we mean hanging bags on the corners of your railing and using them as pots. You can choose from climbers like tomatoes and peas which can grow well holding the railings.
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- Initially, began with crops which can grow easily and is disposed to pest infestation. Once you are familiar with being around a kitchen garden, you have the option of experimenting with a variety of yields.