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Page 20 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, April 9-April 15, 2015 P lanting a vegetable garden can be a worthwhile endeavor for anyone who has an available patch of land. Gardens need not take up much space, and even apartment dwellers without yards can plant small gardens in containers they place on terraces or window boxes. Although establishing a garden is easy enough, beginners may make a few mistakes along the way. Those who already have paved the garden way before can offer novice gardeners some worthwhile tips. One of the fi rst decisions novice gardeners must make is which crops to grow. This will help determine how much land you will need and which Veggie garden tips for beginners Serving Cleveland County for all your pest control needs. RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL Termite Control • Pest Control • Odor Control • Moisture Control Waterproofi ng • Mold & Mildew Remediation • Mosquito & Fire Ant Control Shelby 704-487-4155 • Boiling Springs • 704-434-9411 NELON-COLE NELON-COLE VOTED BEST OF PEST CONTROL 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 ©CommunityFirstMedia $ 25 25 OFF OFF All All New New Services Services Offer good through April 30th, 2015 DON'T FORGET YOUR MULCH, TOP SOIL PLUS MORE • Bag Mulch • Bulk Mulch • Long Leaf Pine Straw • Wheat Straw Bales • Falcon, KY31, Shade Mix, Grass Seed • Aerator Rental • Fertilizer, Lime • We Fill Propane • Treated Lumber • Bedding Plants COMING SOON! $ 31 99 Spred Interior Semi-Gloss Paint 01-04, SV3700 Series $ 24 99 Spred Satin Interior Latex Flat Paint 01-04, SV3400 Series WE CUSTOM MIX! BOILING SPRINGS PRO HARDWARE & SUPPLY 430 S. Main Street • Boiling Springs, NC 28017 Phone: (704) 434-5776 Get Get Your Your Yard Yard Ready Ready 835 College Ave. • Shelby, NC 28152 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 704-487-7720 • 704-734-0071 Todd Blanton Owner Horses, Goats, Chicken Feed Cat & dog Food Hay Straw Rocks • Gravel Rocks • Gravel Grass Seed Grass Seed Fertilizer • Lime Fertilizer • Lime supplies or soil amendments will be neces- sary. Accord- ing to The Old Farmer's Alma- nac, a common error for begin- ners is plant- ing too much and more than anyone could ever consume, so it's best to start small and be proud of that small garden. Plants such as peppers, squash and to- matoes produce throughout the season, so you may not need many plants to provide for your needs. Less prolifi c plants may require a greater investment to pro- duce a similar yield. Locate your garden in an area that gets adequate sun. Many vegetables need between six and eight hours of sunlight per day. Without enough light, they will not bear as much and could be susceptible to insect infesta- tion. Vegetables and fruit also need plenty of water because they're not very drought-tolerant, so keep gardens close to a water source. Another good tip is to locate the gar- den near the house or barbecue grill. This way you can easily harvest fresh produce and use it when cooking. Soil preparation is also key. Till the soil and remove debris like rocks, sticks and hard clumps of dirt. Work with organic material, such as manure or compost. Apply mulch after planting to help maintain moisture levels in the soil. Plant the tallest crops at the rear of your garden bed. Work forward with shorter crops. Try to leave a foot or more between planting rows. It's easy to get a garden started and enjoy fresh food for many months to come. PRODUCTS FOR THE HOME & FARM 413 South Lafayette Street • Shelby, NC 28152 Phone: 704-482-0351 • Fax: 704-484-8869 ©CommunityFirstMedia • Fuel Oil, Kerosene (Clear and Dyed), • Fuel Oil, Kerosene (Clear and Dyed), Propane and OFF-ROAD Diesel Propane and OFF-ROAD Diesel • Hydraulic Oils, Tractor Fluid, Brake Fluid • Hydraulic Oils, Tractor Fluid, Brake Fluid • Pumps & Accessories, Grease Guns • Pumps & Accessories, Grease Guns • Filters & Refi lls • Filters & Refi lls THE CLEVELAND COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE OFFERS MANY USEFUL CLASSES AND INFORMATION ON EVERYTHING FROM BEE KEEPING & COMPOSTING TO VEGETABLE GARDENING & BACKYARD CHICKENS VISIT CLEVELAND.CES.NCSU.EDU FOR DETAILS OR CALL 704-482-4365 DID YOU KNOW?