Almost all vegetables and food need full sun which means 8
hours of sun light a day. There are some vegetables that do not produce a fruit
that can tolerate some shade such as lettuce and spinach and some herbs. If too
much shade is on your garden, it will significantly reduce your harvest. So
when looking in your yard for the right spot, it might not be the easiest spot
to use, but choosing the sunniest location will be the best. Morning sun is a
great way for plants to start their day, so if the option is afternoon shade or
morning shade, choose afternoon shade.
You will also need to take into consideration watering when
choosing your location. The best option would be to run a sprinkler line
underground to your garden so that you can install a drip irrigation system to
automatically water your garden for you. But if you do not have that option,
make sure that your hose will reach your garden before planting. They will most
likely need additional watering after being planted.
Soil is also an issue, but if it is not conducive to growing
vegetables, no fear. Simply build raised beds with or without a boarder
surrounding it, and then you can add as much extra soil and amendments needed
to create a nice loamy soil for your plants.
It is a nice option to have easy access to your garden so
that you can run out to the garden and harvest a few things for lunch or
dinner, but alas that is just a luxury that not everyone can have.
Conclusion: just remember sun and water as the most important for
location of your garden.
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