Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: How long does it take to install an average garden? 

A: 20-30 hours, broken up into 3 or 4 visits.

Q: Do you offer discounts to military or senior citizens? 

A: Yes, 5%.

Q: What kind of maintenance is needed after the garden is installed? 

A: Consistent watering for the first couple weeks is important.

Q: How long do I have to wait after planting until I can pick my fruit / veggies?

A: 30 days to 90 days, depending on which vegetables are planted.

Q: Do you start from seeds or seedlings/starter plants? 

A: Most are from starter plants, though quick growing vegetables are planted from seed.

Q: Do you have organic produce options? 

A: All installed gardens are free of chemicals. 

Q: My yard only gets afternoon/evening sun. Is that enough? 

A: 6-8 hours are minimum for most crops 

Q: Do I need a fence? 

A: 5' fences are used to protect your garden from deer, and smaller (2') fences are used for rabbits, squirrels, and chipmunks.

Q: I am going on vacation for a week. Will my garden be okay? 

A: Yes. Most gardens only need watered once per week, but if watering before leaving and upon returning, things will be just fine. 

Q: Can I use my own seeds that I purchased? 

A: Absolutely

Q: What are the size options for the raised beds? 

A: It's totally up to you, though 2' and 4' widths are the most common

Q: Do you plant everything at once or can/should the planting be staggered so it is not harvested all at once? 

A: Common summer vegetables produce most of the season (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and some (lettuce, beans) do best planted a couple different times.

Q: How often should I water my garden? 

A: 2-3x per week the first few weeks, then 1-2x per week after that.

Q: Do I have to fertilize the garden at all after it is planted? 

A: We will make recommendations per your soil type. Fertilization is not necessary, but may give your plants a boost. 

Q: If I help build it does it lower the cost? 

A: Yes 

Q: Can my kids help build it?

A: Absolutely