Start a vegetable garden

Replace (some) of the tiles in the garden with a vegetable garden. You grow your own food and the water sinks into the soil so it does not have to be drained into the sewer system. With a well-designed vegetable garden, you also have little trouble with weeds and pests. The use of harmful chemical pesticides is then unnecessary. By crop rotation and the use of natural enemies you prevent pests and diseases. A vegetable garden is fun, educational and also delicious.

Cost

Consider costs to purchase seeds or plants.

Difficulty

Establishing a vegetable garden is fairly easy.

Flooding and drought

Replacing tiles with greenery allows water to sink back into the soil.

Heat stress

A green garden helps prevent heat stress.

Tips

• If you don't have enough space to build a vegetable garden in the solid ground, you can also opt for a vegetable box.
• Consult tips to prevent pests.
• The kitchen garden calendar helps you plant and harvest your fruits and vegetables.