A wasted side yard was transformed into a useful garden.
The grass and weeds were removed and the ground leveled a bit more than it had been. A
12' x 5' x 12"garden box was built.
A compost bin is tucked between two pineapple guava shrubs.
Existing sprinklers from the side yard were capped off and drip line was added. Multi drip line heads were put in the garden box with drip line added to a 24" container and a 15 gallon container.
Weed cloth was put down under the box and spread on either side to help keep weeds and grass from growing.
A mixture of sand, perlite and compost from Singh Farms was used for the planting medium.
Good Stuff!! (ph level is at 6.5)
Singh Farms is located at Thomas Rd and the 101. A working farm with fresh produce and owner Ken Singh makes the compost. Well worth a visit!
Vegetables planted were zucchini squash, bunching onions, bush beans, kale, jalapeno, serrano and ancho chiles, corn, radishes, baby carrots and a tomato plant. Cucumbers were planted in a 24" container and snap peas in the 15 gallon container. A Goldkist Apricot tree was planted at the entrance to give some added afternoon shade when mature. A shade structure will most likely need to be added for summer. Small bark was spread over the ground for a finished look and a cushioned walk. It will also help keep the weeds and grass from growing. What does grow can be minimally treated without harming the growing plants.
