Growing vegetables in one’s garden is a fantastic way to stay active, save money and help the environment.
If you’re looking to start harvesting your own veggies, we can help you on your way to a healthy, delicious-looking plot in your back yard.
Keep your vegetables happy and hydrated
Most vegetables generally require six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day and approximately one inch of water each week. Failure to provide your plants with sufficient water will mean that they will be left sorely lacking in the nutrients that they need to grow and thrive.
Using our Automatic Watering Spikes helps ensure that your plants receive the nutrition that they need. These spikes come in a set of eight, and they feature a slow-drip design that delivers water where it’s needed most: deep into the soil.
This method is far more efficient that the traditional method of watering over the leaves, and you have the option of adding fertiliser and Plant Food to the water.
Alternatively, consider using our Hercul-Easy Plant Watering System. Whether you’re growing beans, peas, tomatoes or peppers, this plant support system will keep your vegetables hydrated and healthy. This system works in a very similar way, with water spikes that deliver liquid feed directly to your plant’s roots. Hercul-easy indeed! (And if you are growing tomatoes, add some Big Tom Super Tomato Food into the mix.)
Banish those pesky pests for good
There are few things that gardeners detest (and, frankly, fear) more than slugs and snails. These pesky plant predators have ruined many a good crop of vegetables and represent a headache for lovers of leafy greens everywhere.
There are a number of simple, effective and inexpensive solutions that are available to you in your fight against these accursed creatures, however. Using Copper Tape creates a physical barrier between your veggies and the hordes of slugs and snails advancing upon them with evil intent.
Of course, the pests in one’s garden extend beyond mere gastropod mollusks. Our Roundup Tough Weedkiller kills tough weeds and roots, with visible results in just 24 hours, leaving you with a plot of beautiful flowering vegetable plants.
Maintain your posture whilst tending to your patch
Whilst growing your own food and vegetables is often a very rewarding experience, there’s no escaping the fact that it’s often rather hard work. Gardening involves no end of stretching, crouching and bending over.
Happily, our Bioposture Back Corrector is here to do precisely what it says on the tin. This Back Corrector draws the shoulders into line, ensuring that you always maintain good posture whilst also providing support to the lower back. It can be worn over or under your clothing, and it fits those from 22-55”.
You may also want to consider using our Magnetic Knee Strap, which improves knee stability by supporting the kneecap. The Hip Support works in a similar fashion by supporting and stabilising painful joints. This wonderful device envelops the waist, hip and lower back, providing you with comfortable, discreet support.
Check out our full range of Mobility solutions today.
Start growing your successful vegetable garden with Easylife
We hope that this has provided you with some guidance on the dos and don’ts of vegetable gardeni