Planning for a bountiful garden early in the year will produce excellent results and there is no better time than the present to begin to prepare. Seed catalogs regularly fan the flames, inflating the need to be out working the soil. Many avid gardeners begin seeds in the house using grow lights and seed heat pads or in a hot house, a few months before transplanting them. Most garden structures can be designed before it is actually time to start planting. Building cold frames and raised garden beds are two excellent start points for veggie gardens which can often be built early. Flower gardens often benefit from structure and winter months make allowances for discerning which areas would look better with added height or other features.
Many items which may already be inside and outside of the home may be employed for decorating private garden rooms. Look thru online garden blogs, mags and different sources to find ideas and let your creativeness go to work. Identify the style of the home and the size and look of the yard and garden you hope to create. Rock walls, fountains, pools and other features which create architectural interest like water gardens, can be built and added to through the years. Consider adding small bushes which change colors in the fall as well as some with red or fascinating branches for winter months. Try designing a secret garden room if space will allow which is secluded from the world outside with foliage and probably a wall on one side.
Year round habitat and feed for birds or squirrels may be a consideration you want to plan into a garden. Many plants have seeds or berries which will attract birds into the winter months. Hummingbirds are interested in red flowers but also trumpet vine, bee balm, hollyhocks, and other nectar containing flowers. Butterflies also like the majority of the same flowers and providing a bird bath or somewhere where they can get a drink will aid in attracting them too. Add feeders for winter months as well as nuts and pieces of fruit.
Composting leaves, vegetable scraps, coffee grounds and egg shells will assist in creating a "tea" which can sometimes be used to fertilize plants. The larger chunks will break down and can be worked into the soil to boost overall quality and provide nutrients. Building a compost pile or purchasing a tumbler are two well-liked methods to create this popular soil enhancer. The mix must be kept moist and will generate heat as it breaks down. Regular turning of the pile is required to maintain the action. Thick and rich compost will enrich the garden soil and can be added throughout the growing season.
Creating a garden which works with the features and size of your private plot and home which will supply the flowers and veg you need to grow is a pleasurable way to spend an afternoon or evening. Drawing design and determining where to place structure such as a garden outbuilding to house tools and hoses or a straightforward water garden to improve the area will assist in creating a space to enjoy all through the year.
Many items which may already be inside and outside of the home may be employed for decorating private garden rooms. Look thru online garden blogs, mags and different sources to find ideas and let your creativeness go to work. Identify the style of the home and the size and look of the yard and garden you hope to create. Rock walls, fountains, pools and other features which create architectural interest like water gardens, can be built and added to through the years. Consider adding small bushes which change colors in the fall as well as some with red or fascinating branches for winter months. Try designing a secret garden room if space will allow which is secluded from the world outside with foliage and probably a wall on one side.
Year round habitat and feed for birds or squirrels may be a consideration you want to plan into a garden. Many plants have seeds or berries which will attract birds into the winter months. Hummingbirds are interested in red flowers but also trumpet vine, bee balm, hollyhocks, and other nectar containing flowers. Butterflies also like the majority of the same flowers and providing a bird bath or somewhere where they can get a drink will aid in attracting them too. Add feeders for winter months as well as nuts and pieces of fruit.
Composting leaves, vegetable scraps, coffee grounds and egg shells will assist in creating a "tea" which can sometimes be used to fertilize plants. The larger chunks will break down and can be worked into the soil to boost overall quality and provide nutrients. Building a compost pile or purchasing a tumbler are two well-liked methods to create this popular soil enhancer. The mix must be kept moist and will generate heat as it breaks down. Regular turning of the pile is required to maintain the action. Thick and rich compost will enrich the garden soil and can be added throughout the growing season.
Creating a garden which works with the features and size of your private plot and home which will supply the flowers and veg you need to grow is a pleasurable way to spend an afternoon or evening. Drawing design and determining where to place structure such as a garden outbuilding to house tools and hoses or a straightforward water garden to improve the area will assist in creating a space to enjoy all through the year.
About the Author:
Cece Browne gardens consistently and enjoys following garden blogs for more information about the ideal way to add structure such as waterfalls and water gardens.
