When choosing where to place your garden, there are many aspects to take into consideration. From the utility of the garden to the amount of sun, but most of all appeal. Now, this also all depends on space and the types of plants you plant. I will break this down into three categories to help you when picking a spot for your new garden.
Utility: This category is often the most overlooked but may be the most important. When planning the placement of your garden, first consider where your water will be coming from. You probably won’t want to carry around a watering can or a hose every few days in the summer when the heat and sun won’t let up. You also want to think about accessibility. This is important when it comes to wheelbarrows or when getting a load of dirt or compost. Can you access your garden with a dump truck, or will you have to wheel each load of dirt back to it? You don’t only want it located in an accessible spot for easy unloading, but you want enough space around each raised bed to work and move. Everything becomes more challenging when you don’t have the space! You want to make gardening as easy as possible.
Sun: Most vegetables we think of need full sun (At least 8 hours of direct sunlight). A lot of vegetables don’t need full sunlight, but in most cases, the more light they have, the better. When choosing a spot, look around at what will be casting shade and when. You can use many tools to monitor your sunlight, but I find that you can check on the spot you want a few times throughout the day to understand when the sun is on it. Remember, just because a spot gets a lot of sun in the summer doesn’t mean it will in the winter.
Appeal: The better your garden looks, the more time you will want to spend in it. Make it your own. Most raised beds can be crafted using anything from lumber to bricks. However, always be careful when choosing a material in case of any leaching chemicals or minerals. It also helps if your garden placement is somewhere that you can view it daily. Rather than walking through your yard to check on progress, a simple glance and your work is done. Remember, this is your garden, so make it look how you want. A good-looking garden makes a happy gardener.
Things to Remember:
- Water Source
- Accessibility
- Convenient to work in.
- Sunlight varies throughout the year.
- Always check building materials before use.
- Make it look how you want it.
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