Why not plan a front yard vegetable garden?
With attitudes changing towards what a beautiful, well-mannered home should look like, more and more homeowners are taking advantage of the valuable space that is their own personal paradise.
The best part about planning your very own mini farm in this often overlooked area can be all thanks to perfect growing conditions; whether you want an abundance or just some fresh produce for dinner tonight – there really isn’t anything better than getting outdoors with friends on these warm summer days!
Why not turn your front lawn into a vegetable garden? You could tuck in some raised beds or simply dig up the ground for veggies.
In this article, you will get ideas on how you can add an exciting front-yard planting area that is perfect even if there isn’t much space!
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Front Yard Vagetable Garden
Give It Enough Lighting
The more sun a vegetable gets, the better it will taste. For heat-loving veggies like tomatoes and melons, we recommend at least eight to 10 hours worth of exposure per day while shade-tolerant ones can get by with less time in direct sunlight but still need plenty of indirect light as well!
Soil
Soil is one of the most important factors in growing healthy plants. To create a soil that’s rich with nutrients, you need to add organic matter such as manure or compost when planting new seeds and then work it into your garden’s existing topsoil over time.
Do this by turning fertile layers upside down every few inches along its surface where they lie deepest (or cultivating). The best way for DIYers? Use containers!
Regualar Maintenance
There is something satisfying about maintaining your yard. It’s the perfect project to take on when you have less free time because all of those weeds need cutting down and raking! So make sure to maintain them.
Must Be Close To House
Is the front garden close enough to your house for you? If not, are there any other places in or nearby that would work well with watering cans on occasion.
Call Professional Help
Digging for utility lines can be a dangerous and time-consuming task if you don’t know what’s underground. Before starting, call your local gas company or other companies that may have an interest in the area to see if they would mark it okay at no cost!
How To Actually Do It?
Plan
Ripping everything out with abandon seems like the only option but there are other ways. You can grow certain types of plants or create a small garden surrounded by flowers if space is limited in your yard – it doesn’t have to be big! JUST PLAN!
The front of your house is the first thing people see when they approach. Make sure that it’s not just another boring street scene, but rather an inviting space with unique features like cool landscaping and vibrant flowers in order to create curb appeal.
The way you design this area can have lasting effects on how much value buyers put into buying one home over another–so take some time now while there are still few yard requirements for creativity!
Sneak Some Plants Towards Your Property
Imagine the deliciousness of fresh vegetables if you had a garden to grow them in. But, unfortunately for many people, this isn’t possible because they lack the space or funds needed for starting their own vegetable patches. So, why not sneak some onto your property instead?!
There are plenty of ways that can be done! One way would involve planting annuals such as marigolds near areas where heavier crops like tomatoes might go; these low-growing flowers don’t take up much room so there is no problem with sacrificing desirable property when using them around plantings that need more sunlight exposure.
If you have a collection of ornamental pots that are just sitting around all year, try planting herbs for the foliage and maybe sneak in some patio variety tomatoes or peppers. You can also devote space to food – like self-pollinating berries!
Add High Beds To The Front Yard
Creating a yard that is both beautiful and productive can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to feel like you are constantly fighting the elements. Niki (a garden designer) recommended creating an area in your front garden for raised beds or other gardening features which will allow airflow while still providing protection from inclement weather conditions such as rainstorms when growing vegetables year-round!
Raised beds make a great addition to your home garden. The first step is deciding where you want one built and then find something that will work well with the location; this could mean choosing between various materials or sizes of structures depending on what’s available in terms of landscape needs like slope & drainage issues- consult an expert if these topics interest you!
Up Your House’ Worth
When you have a vegetable garden in the front yard, it’s easy to up your house worth in real estate. Consider using all available open space as an expansion room for planting more fruits and veggies!
One thing worth noting about these gardens is that they’re often hotter during summer months due to their proximity to asphalt or concrete materials which can dry the soil out even faster than usual
My beautiful raised bed, which was built for the Raised Bed Revolution event is perfect at home on my driveway. I’ve also displayed an upcycled washbasin in its place (though it has since been moved to the backyard). So, you can also try it yourself if you want to add more beauty to it.
Conclusion
Raised beds are an excellent way to maximize space and avoid dirt. If you have limited storage, consider using raised garden boxes that can be rolled away when not in use or pulled out as needed – they’re just like wheeled toy boxes!
I hope you’ll found these tips useful and you can submerge your creative ideas along with this to make things even better and make your garden more attractive.