Hello /diy/,
I'm planning on starting a backyard garden this summer and was wondering if anybody had any helpful tips. Thanks.
>>1013791
What's the soil like in your area? Do some research on it and the conditions preferred by plants you're looking to grow. Start a compost bin if it'll help enriching the soil. Try to outline which plants you'll grow during which seasons. How big is the garden?
>>1013791
http://www.motherearthnews.com/
This site has planting guidelines based on your zipcode. I used it this year to see when to plant and harvest my newest garden fruit - Strawberries.
>>1013791
Too late. Try again next year in march.
>>1013791
Insufficient data for a meaningful answer.
>>1013791
Most gardeners are preparing for autumn now. You should have been prepared in February and march. Bit late.
>>1013791
Best tip is to start *before* summer
>>1013791
It's a bit late to start your garden for summer produce. At this point, the best thing you can do is prepare a bit for the autumn season so next year you'll know exactly what you need to do. Gotta start way early, man.
>>1014998
Forgot pic -.-
>>1013791
pinterest is your best place for this, so many interesting diy garden ideas there.
>>1014998
Where's the weed
>>1015071
Inside. My kids don't know I grow the pots.
>>1013791
/out/ Has a pretty active general about growing junk
>>>/out/800718
If you live in the south west or stable climates such as southern California you can get away with starting a vegetable garden late in summer, as they will get the sun they need.
Easy beginner plants:
Onion
Tomato
Carrot
Bell Pepper
Sunflower
Many herbs do well with minimum attention such as time, sage, mint and rosemary. Basil too depending on what climate you live in.
An established tree will take care of itself.
Don't plant vines starting out, they can get fungus easily if you don't know what you're doing. This includes melons, squashes, etc.
Don't over water.
>>1015000
Needs mulch
