How can I maximize my garden?
To maximize your garden space, especially if you’re working with limited area or containers, here are some methods you can try:
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Vertical Gardening: Use trellises, hanging baskets, or wall-mounted planters to grow upwards instead of outwards. You can use plants like tomatoes, beans, cucumber, and peas.
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Companion Planting: Some plants grow well together and can share space without competing for nutrients, eg. plant basil with tomatoes, or carrots with onions. This can improve growth, reduce pests, and increase yields.
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Use High-Yield Plants: Choose plants that produce a lot in a small space and doesn’t require much efforts, such as cherry tomatoes, leafy greens, peppers, or bush beans.
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Optimize Containers and Spacing: Use larger containers for deep-rooted plants, and shallow containers for herbs or smaller vegetables.
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Square Foot Gardening: This method helps maximize the number of plants in a small area. Divide your garden area into square-foot sections and plant crops accordingly.