{"id":3200,"date":"2020-06-04T12:33:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T17:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/?p=3200"},"modified":"2020-06-04T12:33:44","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T17:33:44","slug":"start-your-own-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/news\/start-your-own-garden","title":{"rendered":"Start Your Own Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to start your own garden? Since people are home more today, gardening is a popular hobby that many people are enjoying. You can start a garden at home in your back yard or even on a terrace or balcony. There is nothing better than enjoying all the perks that come from having your own garden. Homegrown food tastes better and is healthier, too. Garza Blanca Signature Residences have spacious terraces that have plenty of space to grow your own small garden. Continue to read below to learn what to do when you want to start a garden at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/markus-spiske-4PG6wLlVag4-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/markus-spiske-4PG6wLlVag4-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/markus-spiske-4PG6wLlVag4-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/markus-spiske-4PG6wLlVag4-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/markus-spiske-4PG6wLlVag4-unsplash-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/markus-spiske-4PG6wLlVag4-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@markusspiske?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Markus Spiske<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/vegetables-garden?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>What Would You Like To Grow?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>What would you like to grow? Are you wanting to grow vegetables, flowers, or fruits? Doesn\u2019t it make sense to grow your own vegetables, especially now? It is also a wise investment, too. You will instantly fall in love with the flavors of the fresh vegetables that you grow. First, you will need to carefully select the fruits and vegetables that grow best where you live. You need to think about sun and shade requirements along with the soil type. That way, your garden is more likely to be a success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/markus-spiske-S6ieGQAD5pU-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/markus-spiske-S6ieGQAD5pU-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/markus-spiske-S6ieGQAD5pU-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/markus-spiske-S6ieGQAD5pU-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@markusspiske?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Markus Spiske<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/vegetables-garden?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Location for Your Garden&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you live in an apartment or condo with a balcony or terrace, or do you have a yard with plenty of space at your home? You can have a great garden wherever you are. To have a successful garden, you will need a good location. You will need to choose a place with plenty of sunshine, because at least 6 hours of direct sunlight is needed for most vegetable plants. Your garden should also be in an area that doesn\u2019t get a lot of wind, because young plants can get knocked over. Your garden should not be in a place that gets a lot of foot traffic. If you don\u2019t select the right location for your garden, you will be disappointed that your garden wasn\u2019t successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>The Soil Should Be Tested<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the soil should be tested before you start planting your plants. The soil should be moist, but it should also have good drainage. If your soil is rocky, then you will need to remove rocks from the soil before you begin planting. Your first garden should be a small garden. At Garza Blanca Signature Residences, terraces and balconies have plenty of space to grow your own small garden. That way, you can learn from your mistakes and not become overwhelmed. Also, make sure your plants are regularly tended to and remove weeds, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shelley-pauls-VYCzrzxXjKo-unsplash-1024x713.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shelley-pauls-VYCzrzxXjKo-unsplash-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shelley-pauls-VYCzrzxXjKo-unsplash-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shelley-pauls-VYCzrzxXjKo-unsplash-768x535.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>What Veggies Do You Want To Plant?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First, think about what types of vegetables that you and your family like eating. In addition, what types of vegetables are not sold at your local grocery store? Are the vegetables at your local grocery store expensive? All of these questions should be given thought. You can also plant herbs, which will save you money, because they are costly at most grocery stores. When you are ready to plant, it is also very important that you purchase high-quality seeds. Check with your local nursery. For example, some of the easiest vegetables to grow are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top Vegetables To Grow:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Bush Beans<\/li><li>Chard<\/li><li>Carrots<\/li><li>Cabbage<\/li><li>Tomatoes<\/li><li>Peppers<\/li><li>Zucchini Squash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a certain time period for planting, and it is based upon the climate where you live. You will want to choose vegetables that thrive in your area. Do you own a second home in Mexico at Garza Blanca? If so, their spacious terraces and balconies are ideal for starting a small garden of your own.&nbsp; Are you ready to start a garden at home now? Don\u2019t let this challenge get to you. It is especially important to ensure that you have a healthy diet and eat nutritious foods to keep your immune system at its best. Let us know how your garden does.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to start your own garden? Since people are home more today, gardening is a popular hobby that many people are enjoying. You can start a garden at home in your back yard or even on a terrace or balcony. There is nothing better than enjoying all the perks that come from having your own garden. Homegrown food tastes better and is healthier, too. Garza Blanca Signature Residences have spacious terraces that have plenty of space to grow your own small garden. Continue to read below to learn what to do when you want to start a garden at home.&nbsp; What Would You Like To Grow?&nbsp; What would you like to grow? Are you wanting to grow vegetables, flowers, or fruits? Doesn\u2019t it make sense to grow your own vegetables, especially now? It is also a wise investment, too. You will instantly fall in love with the flavors of the fresh vegetables that you grow. First, you will need to carefully select the fruits and vegetables that grow best where you live. 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