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If you’re thinking about creating a vegetable garden in Marlborough, MA this spring than you should start learning about it now. The gardening season is right around the corner. Before you know it, the ground will be ready for planting, which means you need to be ready as well. You’re about to take a fun filled yet challenging journey that will provide you with the opportunity to literally reap what you sow. Creating a vegetable garden in Marlborough, MA can be a successful endeavor if you follow our advice.
Plant In The Proper Areas
Did you know that the first thing to think about when creating a vegetable garden is sunshine? The vast majority of fruits, herbs, and vegetables require full sunshine. In essence, that means that most plants need to be exposed to direct sunshine for a minimum of six to eight hours per day. However, a bit of shading is welcome during the heat of the summer. On the other hand, cooler season crops such as cabbage, radishes, and spinach can be grown in part shade. If you plan your garden properly before you start planting it, you’ll end up being a lot happier with the end results.
Nurture Your Soil
The health of your garden will depend on the quality of your soil. It’s like the foundation for a building. That means you should lavish your soil with a bit of love. For example, you should nourish it with organic matter including garden compost and manure. The manure should be aged for a minimum of six months prior to application. This is due to the fact that fresh manure can carry disease and may actually burn your plants because of the high nitrogen content. Add organic matter whenever you can. Make sure to do so on a yearly basis in the minimum.
You can even lay the organic matter on the surface of the soil. This is known as mulch or mulching. Your soil will improve over time. In essence, the structure will improve, meaning it will drain better and become healthier for the plant roots. You can also add organic fertilizers to the mix. They are basically short-term boosts. However, you still need to build up your soil for the long term. We can set you up with organic soil, compost, and mulch in order to get you started.
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If you’re interested in getting more information about creating a vegetable garden in Marlborough, MA for the upcoming spring season, or would like to schedule an initial consultation please contact The Veron Company today. We will provide you with the best advice about how to properly take care of your landscaping on a year-round basis. Hiring a professional will go a long way in helping you avoid mistakes that waste a great deal of time and money. In addition, we have the ability to properly evaluate your property and truly understand the steps that it takes to complete the project on time and on budget.
Please contact The Veron Company today with any and all questions about our vast array of home services, and your landscape design needs. We have a full crew of trained and experienced professionals to handle the job for you. Our company has been concentrating on maximizing your home’s potential since 1982.
