Monday, May 3, 2010

Ideas to Improve Your Home Garden, Part 1



When you are creating a home garden, there are several variables to consider. Even after planning where to plant, and purchasing what you’ll grow, there are still other details to keep in mind as well. This blog entry is good to review when you’ve done some of the preliminary garden work, and you’re ready to improve your home garden. What can you do to make your garden more interesting?

Create a Garden with Multiple Levels
All you really need for your garden is a rectangular – or square – plot of land in which to plant. These plots are generally planted side by side, and work just fine. However, have you ever considered planting one basic plot, and then building other plots on elevated soil within a wall? By raising aspects of your garden with multiple levels, you can give your plant life a unique look. Some multi-level gardens even go a step further when it comes to creativity. Instead of just creating another basic rectangular plot, you could create multiple layers in different shapes and forms. It may seem like a small thing, but when you are planning how to build your garden, keep this tip in mind. A garden with multiple levels is definitely a way to make your home garden a great deal more interesting.

Be Observant
Another way to improve the overall quality of your garden is to be observant. About what should you be so observant? There are a plethora of things of which a gardener should be aware within the garden itself, but there is something that is important to note before going outside – the weather!

A good gardener does well to carefully watch the weather report and note the best times to plant each flower, herb, fruit, or vegetable. You must also keep in mind that planting time also depends a great deal on where you are located in the world. Be sure that you observe what is best for your environment, and work within your findings.

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