Gardening tips: 10 space-saving ideas for your kitchen garden

By Namita S Kalla | February 03, 2025

Gardening tips: 10 space-saving ideas for your kitchen garden

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Maximise your space by growing plants vertically using trellises, hanging baskets, or wall-mounted planters for climbing vegetables

Vertical gardening

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Grow plants in pots, containers, or raised beds to make the most of limited space. Containers can be moved around for better sunlight

Use containers

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Opt for smaller, space-efficient plants like herbs, leafy greens, and dwarf vegetable varieties that don’t require much room to grow

Leafy greens and herbs

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Select a sunny spot for your garden, as most vegetables need at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Even a small balcony, windowsill can work

Sunlight

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Invest in good-quality soil for better growth. Compost or organic soil additives can improve soil health, so that the plants get the nutrients

Proper soil

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Water your plants efficiently by using drip irrigation systems or self-watering pots, which help conserve water

Water smartly

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Grow complementary plants together (like tomatoes with basil) to maximise space and improve plant health

Companion planting

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Choose plants that serve dual purposes, such as herbs like mint or parsley, which you can harvest for cooking

Useful herbs

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Keep your plants healthy and productive by regularly pruning dead or overgrown branches. This allows for efficient use of space

Regular pruning

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To maintain soil health and prevent pests, rotate your crops each season. Avoid planting the same plants in the same spot every year

Rotate crops

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