Last week we demonstrated how to build the structure for an above-ground garden. Today, we’d like to share with you what we used to plant our garden.
Supply List:
- Soil. We prefer to use Miracle Grow Soil for Gardens and Flowers.
- Small lattice work for cucumber vines and tomatoes.
- Sturdy stakes to pen the tomatoes up with.
- Twist ties to tie plant to the sticks or lattice work.
- Staple gun (not mandatory) to staple lattice work to frame.
- Gardening scissors to cut fruits and vegetables.
- Watering hose (we use a Good Year hose)
- Watering Wand
In our garden, we have herbs, vegetables, and fruits. We planted half herbs, and the other half is split between fruits and veggies that our family likes. Our garden contains:
- Herbs: thyme, rosemary, mint, oregano, and basil.
- Veggies: green onions, bell peppers, and cucumbers.
- Fruits: strawberries, blackberries, and tomatoes.
We bought our entire garden as seedlings, not as seeds. This will give you faster results. However, if you want to use seeds, feel free!
Some more tips:
- Water daily, being sure to saturate the soil. Try your best to not get the leaves of the plants too wet. Always try to water in the morning.
- Every three months, re-fertilize the soil. We use Miracle Grow, but there are 100% organic fertilizers to choose from.
- Use flags with streamers attached to keep fruit-loving birds away. I also use a fake owl!
- If you start to see tiny bugs in your garden, kill them with a simple mixture of water and dish soap.
Happy gardening!
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