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Step 1
Pull out weeds roots and all using a small trowel or by hand.
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Step 2
Use a hoe gently to combat to deal with smaller weed invasions.
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Step 3
Weed regularly.
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Step 4
Cultivate using a rotary cultivator (manual or electric) on long rows in your garden, but avoid deep cultivation, which can damage the plants.
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Step 1
Water your vegetable garden in the morning. Watering in the evening can wet the foliage, encouraging disease.
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Step 2
Determine whether your plants are getting adequate water by using a rain gauge near the garden. Vegetable crops need about one inch of water per week.
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Step 3
Water weekly during dry periods. A single watering of 1 to 2 inches (65 to 130 gallons of water per 100 square feet) should be sufficient for most gardens.
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Step 4
Water to a soil depth of 5 to 6 inches.
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Step 5
Do not water the garden again until the top few inches of the soil begin to dry out.
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Step 6
Consider a drip irrigation system, which provides a slow, consistent water supply to your plants.
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Step 1
Take a sample of your soil to your local extension office. They can tell you what you need to add to improve it.
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Step 2
Add organic matter to any soil type to help your plants thrive with improved water delivery.
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Step 3
Add organic mulch to your vegetable garden to improve moisture retention and help improve the overall composition of the soil. Mulch also helps to smother those pesky weeds.
