Growing a home garden has many benefits. For gardening enthusiasts, growing your own vegetables is both fun and useful. Also, it’s relatively cheap and easy. If you decide to grow your own vegetables, you control what pesticides enter your domain. Besides, home gardens are attractive spots. The fruits of your labor won’t be totally wasted, either. Consistent compost application and careful watering will enable you to grow a nutrient-rich organic garden.
Some of the benefits of growing a home garden are:
* You always have a fresh supply of fresh vegetables on hand.
* You’ll be surrounded by nature, and thus stimulate your creativity.
* You’ll be able to eat chemical-free foods.
* You’ll be able to bring healthy, pest-free plants to your dinner table.
* You’ll have the satisfaction of having grown your own vegetables from scratch.
* You’ll be able to pass these savings onto others.
Consistent with your climbing goals, you’ll want to harvest more of your crop than your space permits. Efficient use of garden space will result in larger harvests. You may also want to consider vegetables that don’t need much space to grow.
Some vegetables that require more garden space than others include:
Tomatoes – large, oval tomatoes are best suited for rectangular garden plots.
Vining vegetables – squash, cucumbers, pumpkins, and melons are all examples of large vining vegetables.
Bulbs – think of unbreakable tulips and daffodils.
Rhizomes – think of begonias and ground cover hydrangeas.
Corms – you might also want to try corms such as those of iris and fall crocus.
Tuberous roots -ucumbers, pumpkins, and squash are several examples of tuberous roots.
Lilies – both onions and garlic are members of the lily family.
There are many other kinds of vegetables, and some that do not fit neatly into the other groups. For example, there are members of the capsicum family and the moth orchids. While they are fun, they’re not necessary for a successful garden.
Growers also have a choice when it comes to shape of the garden plot. Whether you’d like a cottage garden, or a knot garden, there are design plans for rectangular, square, or rectangular (otheoretporate) planting plans available. Most designs are laid out on a piece of paper to determine the shape of the planting area.
Planting blocks can be used to create a formal look or a more casual look. They are also available in a variety of materials. The design and size of the planting block is the most important element. Here are some examples of planting blocks:
* Wood – ideal for small, snugly gardens; however, do-it-yourself kits will contain wood that is not finished, so the wood will add some gray in the final design.
* Vinyl – particular for larger gardens; allows for a more rounded design.
* Paths and Drives – make for a formal garden, as the path will lead the eye around the garden. If dirt or grass is prevalent, this will add an additional design element.
* Cottage Gardens and half-rose gardens – design for individuals with space constraints; formal style; interesting to look at but not walk in.
* Plant Along Paths – prefer a formal-looking garden, but you’ll need to create a walkway in your garden. When choosing plants, check the spread to ensure that the garden will not interfere with foot traffic on your path.
* Open patios – one of the most exciting garden design ideas that will catch anyone’s eye. Ensure that the patio is protected from the weather and from small children. You might include a fire pit for additional warmth during those cold late winters.
* Unsheared Areas – certain websites will allow you to select certain areas that can be left fallow, and you can plant what you want. Check these websites for specifics before you buy
* And finally, what about privacy? Most people want to be able to enjoy their garden without being invade by the rest of the world. You can balance privacy with practicality by using temporary fencing, slate walls, a sketchpiller, etc. which can be bought online or from a home improvement store.
