Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Preparing for a Vegetable Garden at Home



If you’ve decided to go forward with a vegetable garden, then there are a few essential things to keep in mind.

Make Your Soil Hospitable to Vegetables
Have you decided where to plant your vegetable garden this year? Gardens that are planted in a new area of your yard may do just fine. Just test your soil to make sure it has sufficient nutrients. If you decide to plant your vegetable garden in the same spot as last year, it’s even more imperative to test your soil. Sometimes soil that has been used a great deal can lack the necessary components. With adequate planning, you can make sure you give your soil the extra dosage of nutrients that is needed for a healthy, productive, garden.

When you begin the preparation process for your vegetable garden, try to make sure the plot you select will allow your plants to get a sufficient amount of sunlight. It is also helpful to have a water source nearby. Also, if your garden is near your house, then your plants can get extra protection from the wind. Structures near your garden can help break a rough wind before it reaches your plants.

If you are preparing your soil for a vegetable garden, make sure that it is rich with the proper amount of components. One way to add nutrients is to add compost soil. By mixing your organic compost into the soil you are preparing, you will be able to create an inviting and nutrient-rich environment for your vegetables to grow.

Care for Your Garden and Care for Your Back
For many, soil preparation is synonymous with back pain. However, there are products that can help you out in the area of garden preparation. One product is the Swan Neck Hoe. Hoes usually give you a full workout with extra tension in the back area. Back pain after using hoe is often a result of being bent over while doing strenuous digging. With the Swan Neck Hoe, gardeners can do necessary garden work while standing almost completely upright. The unique ergonomic design allows gardeners to use a hoe in an effortless manner. Here are a few benefits: “Lets you work standing up — no bending or stooping; Great for closely planted beds, weeding between pavers; Quality tool that lasts a lifetime; Smooth, seasoned ash handle; Hand-forged steel blades.” So caring for a vegetable garden does not mean you can’t care for your back!






For more information about the Swan Neck Hoe visit:

http://www.gardeners.com/Swan-Neck-Hoe/34-526,default,pd.html

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