IT’S EASY TO BUILD AN IN-GROUND GARDEN TO GROW YOUR OWN DELICIOUS ORGANIC VEGETABLES! ANYONE CAN DO THIS, NO MATTER YOUR LEVEL OF EXPERTISE. AND THE BEST NEWS: YOU CAN GRAB EVERYTHING YOU NEED AT YOUR LOCAL HOME DEPOT.
This in-ground vegetable garden isn’t hard to make, and there’s nothing more satisfying than eating food you’ve grown yourself.
Before getting started, make sure you have everything you need. Watch the video for a tutorial, and keep scrolling for step-by-step instructions!
The Steps
STEP 1
First, find your planting zone. Planting zones help you determine the best types of plants to use, and choose the best time of year to plant them based on your geographical location.
STEP 2
Decide how big of a garden you want to plant. We’re making a 6ft x 5ft garden here because it’s a manageable beginner size, but you can choose whatever size suits you best!
STEP 3
Choose your vegetables! Keep in mind that different veggies require different spacing. Be sure to refer to the plant tag for other growing requirements.
STEP 4
Don’t forget your companion plants! Marigolds and basil are two of our favorites!
STEP 5
Map out your garden on paper. Be sure to note North, South, East & West, and be mindful to place shorter plants on the South side of taller ones.
STEP 6
Prepare the native soil using a shovel and metal rake.
STEP 7
Pour your organic soil, then mix it 50/50 with the native soil using your shovel and rake.
STEP 8
Mix in organic fertilizer to add nutrients for your plants.
STEP 9
Place your plants (without actually planting yet!) according to the garden map you drew. This will help determine the space you’ll have between each plant.
STEP 10
Begin planting!
STEP 11
Add planting stakes by your beans and tomatoes, then secure them with garden twine.
STEP 12
Water thoroughly!
STEP 13
Add organic mulch.
STEP 14
Add a border to enclose your garden. This will help to block out weeds and small pests!
NOW ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS WATCH YOUR VEGGIES GROW!
