The Ultimate Guide to Organic Gardening in Small Spaces
Introduction
Are you passionate about growing fresh food and improving your garden in a compact space? Embarking on organic gardening in your small space?
Small spaces come with specific challenges and need for specific solutions. With the right tools and planning, you can grow healthy and thriving organic foods right here in your corner.
Choosing Your Space
Small garden beds, raised beds and containers pose unique needs.
- Ensure that your pots and plants have enough space to avoid contact with neighboring plants or walls.
- Readiness of your pots and containers in relation to plant size.
- Consider raised beds for efficient water usage and prevent excess runoff.
Essential Tools for Small Space Gardening
1. Hand-made raised beds:
- Easy to build and requires minimal maintenance.
- Wall-mounted plants and DIY raised beds
2. Stacked growing beds: - Good for low-water plants like chives and rosemary
3. Planter Systems - Potting containers and trays
- Wall-mounted plant in raised beds
Selection of Plants
Small-space specific plants:
- Herac faves
- To provide a source of interest
- Easy to care
Natural Pest Control
**1. Companion Plant for Control
- Leafy, easy to grow
- Disease resistant
**2. Companioning plants to prevent pests
- Annual plants to control pests
- Companion planting
Maximizing Yield
- Test the soil to check PH
- Keep soil loose to allow drainage
- Fertilize the soil
Conclusion
Small-scale organic gardening requires planning, but don’t be afraid.
- Research before planting to select the best plants.
- Build raised beds for a long-term option
- Water the garden, and
- Provide a companion to help you.