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Box gardens are for everyone who has even a little space. Similar to the concept of square foot gardening, box gardening is designed to take advantage of the maximum amount of workable space in a small area. The basic steps include building the box, inserting the soil, picking compatible crops and maintaining the garden as it grows. Ideas to get you started in gardening.

Boxes for box gardens can be purchased at a local landscape supply store if you wish to stick to smallish window boxes. For the more adventurous gardener you can get everything you need from the local home supply store. Pick a size the box will be. A standard area is 2′ by 2′, this will make reaching areas within the box easy. 3 feet on a side is also doable, but the soil needed goes up exponentially, either way, make sure the box is about a foot deep.

Make the sides from pressure treated lumber or redwood. Redwood is very resistant to rot and doesn’t have chemical, but of course is more expensive. Cut your wood to the right length, use galvanized screws and screw the sides together. Screen that is galvanized will combat rust. Place the box where you want it, make sure it is relatively level, and fill it with a good soil. Attach plastic to the bottom of your boxes if they will be on a deck or patio.

With some type of a marker divide your new box into 4 sections. When you figure out what you want to grow the local landscape supply store can help you pick varieties that grow well together and will do well in your region. Flowers as well as food plants do well in box gardens and the smaller space means less weeding. Tomatoes thrive in boxes and sun.

If you have time for more then one boxes, consider a box just for herbs. Herbs grow very well in small spaces and will provide flavor to your food all summer. You can also freeze herbs for use through the winter, keeping alive the flavor of your garden all year long. You may find planting flowers that compliment each other in one box is just what you are looking for. You can choose colors that coordinate or select flowers that will bloom at different times of the summer providing you with color all season long. If you time things correctly you can put plants very near one another, because they won’t be blooming at the same time. Again, this is a good time to make use of that local landscaping supplier to ensure picking the right combination of plants.

Box gardening is simple, low maintenance and fun. Inexpensive and pretty are two greeat words when thinking about box gardens.

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