Five Easy Garden Ideas
Make a Plan
Before you jump into designing your garden, make a plan. Take a look around and decide where you want the garden. For those new to gardening it is best to start small, which might be a small shade, perennial, or even container garden. Site your garden accordingly but also considering who will see it. For instance is the purpose of the garden to beautify the front of the home or do you want to add color to a different area or do you want to cover up an unsightly rocky hillside? Note the sun exposure, or lack thereof, in the area of planting. Then prepare the soil by removing any unwanted debris and rocks. Take a soil sample to determine if the area needs further soil amendments. Add compost and if necessary clay, silt and sand to assure good drainage. Next decide on which plants will do well in the garden. Remember to consider sun exposure, your USDA zone, whether you want annuals or perennials, access to water, and the height and habit of each specimen. Take your time and do some research. Then, only buy the healthiest plants you can source. Keep an eye on irrigation especially as the plants adapt, as well as for any pest or insects.
