We're moving to a new home which has a large (several acres) grassy lawn with an underground sprinkler system. While beautiful, we would like to reclaim a large portion of that lawn over time to turn into a mix of vegetable garden and flower garden (not heavily landscaped, something like a field of wildflowers or annual cut flowers). We have access to a SCUT with tiller attachment but I am concerned about damaging the underground pipes. What is the best way to navigate this?
I would kill out the vegetation with a non-selective herbicide containing glyphosate and read and follow all the instructions.
If you have the time and the sun, you can cover the area with clear plastic and weigh down the edges with bricks. Leave it for 4 to 6 weeks in strong sun and it should kill out the grass and weeds.
And I wouldn't use the tiller. You can turn the dead grass with a rake or garden fork and also work in some amendments to loosen the soil.
Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/using-herbicide-in-gardens.htm
I am starting a permaculture garden on a small scale due to lack of space in a very small back yard. I want to plant the things I use most in my cooking which are pretty common. I am bogged down by the information I have gotten which has given me brain fog overload. Do you have a chart that would simplify the process of growing from seed to harvest? Thank you.
Here are several articles that will help you as you design and plan for your garden. Once you decide which vegetables to plant, come back to this website and search for each plant for an article on its care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/companion-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-vegetable-planting-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/the-vegetable-garden.htm
I just purchased a plastic 5 tier garden tower. What is the best soil medium/mixture for this to grow veggies in Lake Nona/Orlando area? Where can I find best advice on what to grow in this for edible food? Can i put seeds in here or do I need to sprout and grow seedlings or grow or buy plants?
I believe most people use seedlings or transplants. For veggies, get a potting mix that says suitable for vegetables. It should be well draining, contain organic matter and have a pH near neutral.
For what to grow, there are lots of online sources for what to grow in pots (this website too).
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/growing-a-vertical-vegetable-garden.htm
What vegetables can I plant in S Florida at this time of year?
This article should help:
Hi, I plan on building a large veggie garden using steel trusses as a frame to drape bird netting and using raised garden beds within the frame. It will be 8.8m x 21m. Should I run the 21m side north/south or east/west?
This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-orientation.htm
Hi I am only starting to grow veg for the sevond time and have started growing on the window to get started. The attached photo was taken at 250 this afternoon and you can see the shadow. Any advice on what would grow in what area would really be appreciated. Thanls so much!!
The area to the right of the small building will be considered mostly shade to full shade. There is quite a bit of limitation with what to grow, here, but you do have a few choices. The rest of the area would be considered partial shade to full sun for most of the day. This area will be open to many things.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/when-to-start-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/starting
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/beginners-guide-to-gardening.htm
I planted tomatoes,onions, carrots, green peppers, and cucumbers. It has been warm and the ground isn't cold. Forecast is around 45 degrees.
Forty-five degrees F. should be fine, although, the warmer it gets, the faster your plants will grow. Warm season veggie seeds won't germinate if the soil is too cold. The soil temperature is key. Your university cooperative extension should have soil temperature readings available to the public, or you can take your own.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/determining-soil-temperature.htm