| What Size Garden Should you Choose? |
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Selecting your Raised Garden size and location.
Before planning your raised garden two decisions should be made: (1) Where
to locate it and (2) how big you want it to be.
Location has to do with making sure that the garden will have the maximum
sun and that it is fairly level and near a source of water. One additional
thought about location; and that is the option of placing the garden on a
paved surface or an inner city roof top.
Size has to do with the alloted space available and what you intend to grow.
Sizes ranging from 2 ft. by 2 ft. square may be preferable for some plants
because they have a tendency to overwhelm the rest of the items when
planted in a larger garden. This size might be a good choice for growing
something like squash which often produce very large leaves and would
excessively shade other plants. Some of these plants grow into vines and will
expand well beyond the raised garden itself.
An increasingly popular size is a 4 ft. by 4 ft. garden because of their
versatility. For instance, several 4 x 4's may be easier to manage than a full 4
ft. by 8 ft. garden. The 4 x 4 lends itself very nicely to being able to rotate your
crops from year to year by switching your produce from one garden to
another each season. This prevents the nutrients consumed by one type of
vegetable from continuing to drain the soil year after year. As an example,
this size of garden is ideal for cultivation of tomato plants since four plants
can be nicely accommodated by this size assuring plenty of room to grow.
The ideal maximum size garden is the very popular 8 ft. by 4 ft. garden. This
size garden should be used to plant vegetable that will take less space for
each plant such as lettuce and other items one would normally plant in rows.
The tendency is to over crowd the larger gardens so care should be taken
during your planning. They are also excellent for fall and winter gardening
when very large items such as cabbage and other hearty winter vegetables
are to be grown when crowding is not an issue. Cabbage, broccoli and
cauliflower spread out to a great extent and this larger size garden will
accommodate them.
The depth of a garden is also a consideration. If you plan to grow herbs, then
a garden that will accommodate soil that is 6 inches deep is really all that is
needed. Typically, gardens used for growing most vegetables requires a soil
depth of close to one foot.
Of course if you are an avid gardener and have the space, having several
sizes of gardens can be very rewarding and lend more options to your
gardening experience. Next Chapter
Before planning your raised garden two decisions should be made: (1) Where
to locate it and (2) how big you want it to be.
Location has to do with making sure that the garden will have the maximum
sun and that it is fairly level and near a source of water. One additional
thought about location; and that is the option of placing the garden on a
paved surface or an inner city roof top.
Size has to do with the alloted space available and what you intend to grow.
Sizes ranging from 2 ft. by 2 ft. square may be preferable for some plants
because they have a tendency to overwhelm the rest of the items when
planted in a larger garden. This size might be a good choice for growing
something like squash which often produce very large leaves and would
excessively shade other plants. Some of these plants grow into vines and will
expand well beyond the raised garden itself.
An increasingly popular size is a 4 ft. by 4 ft. garden because of their
versatility. For instance, several 4 x 4's may be easier to manage than a full 4
ft. by 8 ft. garden. The 4 x 4 lends itself very nicely to being able to rotate your
crops from year to year by switching your produce from one garden to
another each season. This prevents the nutrients consumed by one type of
vegetable from continuing to drain the soil year after year. As an example,
this size of garden is ideal for cultivation of tomato plants since four plants
can be nicely accommodated by this size assuring plenty of room to grow.
The ideal maximum size garden is the very popular 8 ft. by 4 ft. garden. This
size garden should be used to plant vegetable that will take less space for
each plant such as lettuce and other items one would normally plant in rows.
The tendency is to over crowd the larger gardens so care should be taken
during your planning. They are also excellent for fall and winter gardening
when very large items such as cabbage and other hearty winter vegetables
are to be grown when crowding is not an issue. Cabbage, broccoli and
cauliflower spread out to a great extent and this larger size garden will
accommodate them.
The depth of a garden is also a consideration. If you plan to grow herbs, then
a garden that will accommodate soil that is 6 inches deep is really all that is
needed. Typically, gardens used for growing most vegetables requires a soil
depth of close to one foot.
Of course if you are an avid gardener and have the space, having several
sizes of gardens can be very rewarding and lend more options to your
gardening experience. Next Chapter
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Given the opportunity, young
people love to participate in the
gardening adventure.
people love to participate in the
gardening adventure.
Special sized gardens may be
utilized particularly if the plant is
likely to overwhelm other plants
thus requiring it be isolated.
utilized particularly if the plant is
likely to overwhelm other plants
thus requiring it be isolated.
A child's KIDDIE garden serves
the needs of the younger set.
the needs of the younger set.