So you want to grow a garden, but aren’t sure where to start? Well, most people are missing an important part of gardening known as space. However, just because space is limited, it doesn’t mean you have to kiss gardening goodbye. Check out these 7 tips for growing a garden, even when space is limited.
Grow Up
Literally! If you have limited space for gardening, then considering utilizing height instead of width! Utilize shelves, walls, fences, and anything else you can think of to help keep your garden growing.
Use Pots & Pans
Are you trying to grow veggies or herbs and don’t know where to plant them? Take old pots and pans and start growing that garden you’ve always wanted. Pots and pans don’t take up a lot of room, however, they are deep enough to allow plants enough room to grow properly.
Grow Smaller Veggies
Growing a garden does not mean you have to grow a multitude of vegetables. Perhaps you only have enough room for a couple. It’s wise to grow smaller veggies, so you can save room but still grow your very own fresh produce.
Get Creative
I mentioned using pots and pans when growing veggies, but why not get creative? If there’s way to plant a vegetable into a container, then do it. Spend some time collecting different containers that will help make your garden successful.
Fence it Off
When you don’t have a lot of space, you’re probably sharing your “garden” space with other people, animals, and kids. After you have planted the fruits and veggies for the year, make sure you fence it off. You don’t want all of your hard work to go down the drain.
Use Window Boxes
Although window boxes do not provide a ton of space, you can use these boxes to grow smaller herbs and veggies. This especially works great if you have a lot of windows. Plus, windows make the perfect combination for growing delicious veggies, fruits, and herbs.
Grow Items Indoors
Did you know there are items like celery and lettuce that can grow indoors right in your own kitchen? All you need is water and you’ll be able to watch these amazing vegetables grow right back. Take the ends of these types of veggies, place them in water and give them several weeks to grow back. It’s truly amazing.
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Pamela
What excellent ideas. I especially like the suggestion to use window boxes for herbs. I’m all over that one. How easy to use the herbs if all I needed to do is open the window!
Briana Carter
Great idea!!! I will definitely think of that in the future!