5 Frequent Questions About Yard Prep for Growing Vegetables

Planning on planting a vegetable garden in your backyard this year? It’s one of the great American pastimes, but if you haven’t tried your hand at one before, or if it’s been awhile, you may have a few questions before getting started. Think of a garden bed — the soil, the location — as being similar to the foundation of a building. What you start out with in both cases is more important than anything you add later — in fact, it’s safe to say that the success or failure of your vegetable garden crop depends on the kind of beginning it gets. Q: What kind of sun exposure and space do I need? A: You’ll need six to eight hours of sun a day, and the soil should be well drained. How much space you need depends on the crops you’ll...

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