| As a novice in home kitchen gardening, there are | | | | will make the soil healthier due to the abundance |
| a few things that you must learn and understand. | | | | of nutrients. |
| Here are some tips to help make sure that your | | | | Don't... |
| attempt at gardening is successful right from the | | | | * Over water the plants for they may wither and |
| beginning. | | | | die |
| Do... | | | | * Eliminate all insects for most of those found in |
| * Look for a space that catches a lot of sunlight, | | | | the home kitchen garden help the crops grow |
| plants need sunlight to produce their food to help | | | | * Do not use chemical based fertilizers, make |
| them stay alive. | | | | your foods as safe as it can be, there are a lot |
| * Make sure that the soil is fertile and well | | | | of organic fertilizers that you can use as |
| cultivated, most of the nutrients are found in the | | | | substitute |
| soil so this is really a must. | | | | * Forget to harvest the crops regularly; this will |
| * Plant crops that is in season, this will help you | | | | help them become more productive |
| maximize your yield. | | | | * Despair if you fail on your first try because as |
| * Water the crops on a regular basis; water is | | | | they say, practice makes perfect, so just keeping |
| needed in photosynthesis just like sunlight | | | | trying. |
| * Protect your plants from stray animals by | | | | A home kitchen garden is very beneficial for it |
| setting up defense such as fences or walls | | | | does not only provide fresh, healthy and safe |
| * Remove weeds and unwanted grass for they | | | | foods on your table, it can also be a means of |
| steal the nutrients that should be going to your | | | | recreation for you and your family and a source |
| plants. | | | | of additional income. So, considering all of these |
| * Fertilize the soil by adding natural fertilizers; this | | | | benefits it is well worth the time and effort! |