Choosing plants to grow in your organic garden can be an exciting part of your gardening experience. Looking for succulent sunflowers or mountain canobberries is exciting. Choosing plants that will grow best in your organic garden range and providing you with a wide variety of edibles is also exciting. It takes a little time to learn how to start your organic garden but it is rewarding when you are a seasoned organic gardener and have a thriving garden.
Planning your garden is an important first step in any garden. Growing vegetables healthy requires a variety of plants. Plan out your garden by considering the location, the amount of sunlight your garden will get and the type of soil you have. This will help you determine if growing your garden in full sun, partial shade or full shade and prevent some areas from growing with little or no sunlight. Another factor to consider is whether your plants will be in containers or planted directly in your organic garden.
A useful tip for beginning gardeners is to start with a small garden. A small garden will allow you to plant seeds and prepare a bed in just a few weeks. You will be able to harvest a larger crop in about a three month period. Starting out small allows you to deal with your garden efficiently without a lot of extra work.
Having a smaller garden is also less cluttered. Your plants and garden space will not be so cluttered that you need to worry about room problems. Decorations, such as garden gnomes, are also a less of a concern.
Whether your garden is for beauty or edible, planning it out is the key to successful gardening. Whether you choose to add beauty to your garden with plants that bloom, or edible plants that add flavor to your food, it is important to plan out your garden so that it can be functional at the same time.
Another benefit to having smaller garden is less weeding. smaller gardens can thrive more easily in the soil because there is less weeds to contend with. The ideal situation for plants would to be an even balance of plants that will produce vegetables and flowers in equal measure. An overabundance of one type can quickly disadvantage another plant because of the way sunlight and root space work together.
Small gardens can also be areas that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Getting children involved in gardening with their own hands in the soil will help them develop a sense of biological connection to the environment. The relationship between plants, soil and water can be made more attainable with small garden design.
When planning a small garden, choosing the plants for your garden is essential. Choose plants that will be suitable for the amount of area you have. Some plants, such as vines, spread out wide and sometimes take up walking space. Therefore, they are better suited for areas that have a minimal amount of walking or space.
The size of your garden should be determined by the amount of maintenance you want to put in. If your garden is going to be smaller, you may want to skip plants that need much attention like roses. Vegetable gardens generally need more routine maintenance and tending. If you are going to design a garden for decoration, plants that don’t require much maintenance like sage, onion, thyme and oregano will be a good choice.
In the end, choosing the right plants that will grow in your unique climate with the right amount of sunlight, water and nutrients is essential to have a successful small garden. So test your environment and choose the plants that will grow best in your chosen area.
