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[quote=Anonymous]Test your soil, especially if you're in an older house. Lead could be an issue, so you'd have to either have a raised bed or add amendments to balance out the lead. You also want to know if you have too much/little of other essential nutrients so you can amend if necessary. You can call the county extension agent, or look online, for a kit. Knowing how much sun your yard gets is essential. You need 8 hours for full sun plants such as almost all veggies. Herbs can take less. Look at your neighbors' yards-which appeal? Go and introduce yourself and ask what they did. We started by buying pre-made raised bed frames at Home Depot, put in soil, etc. then planted. Agree with others you build over time. Here in DC, there are various programs, again check with your county extension agent, about those in Arlington, so i take advantage of those. [/quote]
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