How to Kickstart Your Spring Garden
One season in particular comes to mind when most folks think of gardening: Spring.
Warm sunny skies, cool breezes, butterflies and birds returning…what’s not to love?!
We’ve been growing backyard food gardens —and teaching others how to do the same— in the Charleston area since 2011 and we’ve learned a thing or two over the years!
Whether you’re brand new to gardening or you’re looking to improve results with your existing garden, we’ve rounded up our best resources to ensure success with growing your own food in the Lowcountry.
START WITH BUILDING YOUR RAISED GARDEN BED
Determine where to locate your garden bed and how much sunlight you have
Make sure you know how to properly water (it's more important than you think!) whether by hand or installing a drip system
Understand the exact ratio for the ideal soil:compost mix, plus what amendments you should add for maximum success
Find out what to grow and when in the Lowcountry
Gather your materials list for building a raised garden bed
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WHERE TO SOURCE SOIL AND MORE
We LOVE SuperSod Soil for filling raised garden beds and they deliver to the Charleston area!
We use this South Carolina crafted line of soils in our own gardens. Order here and receive a special Rita’s Roots discount automatically applied at checkout to any Soil3 products you purchase!
VeGo Garden Kit if you prefer a metal garden bed to a wooden one
This is the #1 nontoxic garden bed in the industry plus the quality construction can’t be beat— this is the exact brand of garden bed we use for our own clients and it can be ordered in a variety of sizes and colors! Click here to order yours.
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