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Square foot gardening is a method that takes advantage of limited space. It was first introduced to the world in the 1980s by Mel Bartholomew after he tested the method himself for several years.

That’s a lot of mass for a 16-square-foot area. Also, be sure to follow any necessary rules from your community or homeowners association before beginning your garden.

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The most common size square-foot garden is 4-foot-by-4-foot, divided into 16 1-foot squares. The bed should be 12 inches deep to accommodate deep-rooted vegetables, such as carrots and tomatoes.

Weeds are typically nonexistent in a well-planned square-foot garden. Grow up Growing vertically can be an excellent strategy to grow vegetables in small spaces.

Square-foot gardening employs a system of laying out, planting and maintaining a productive garden in almost any amount of space, utilizing small plots based on a grid of squares measuring 1 foot ...

"The key to good garden soil is to keep it light, well-draining and rich in nutrients. You want to fill your bed very well — I usually leave 2-3 inches off the top to add a layer of mulch. For ...