Page 10 - Organic Gardening 3 Part Series

Some gardeners prefer to use raised beds rather than planting directly into the

ground. There are several
advantages to building your
garden up.

It's easier and causes less
strain to your body when you
don't have to stoop or bend

over to do your gardening.
You also have better control
of your soil and nutrients as
you can start almost from
scratch and fill your
containers with the exact
type of growing matter which

each type of plant needs.

If you lack space or prefer a garden which you can incorporate into your
landscaping, you have two options: turning your lawn into your vegetable garden,
and container gardens.

Using Your Lawn As Your Garden

Many people are wondering if the traditional suburban lawn is really worth all the
trouble and expense. Proper lawn maintenance involves weeding, fertilizing,
watering, and cutting it. This is a lot of work which most people don't have the
time to do themselves. Which means that they have to go the expensive route
and hire a landscaping company to handle their lawn maintenance.

Planting fruit trees in a largely barren area
provides shade for less heat tolerant

vegetables. Plants which repel insects are
located next to plants which are prone to
infestations. Everything works in harmony
which reduces the need for additional water,