How to Plan Your Garden

There are many aspects to bring into consideration when planning a garden of any kind. The first step is to draw up a design of what you desire your garden to look like and what you want to include in your garden.

Location of the garden plays a vast role in the success of a garden. The garden needs to receive the right amount of sunlight and water. Pick a spot in the yard where there is plenty of sunlight, easy access to water, and not in the way of anybody or anything else.

Check the soil for good drainage. Your garden will do best if it gets about one inch of rain per week. If you live in a region where it doesn't rain that often or much you will have to use a sprinkler system to water your garden. You can install an irrigation system that runs underground, use a regular garden hose with a sprinkler attached, or use a soaker hose. These are all great to make use of because they will slowly water the garden and let the water soak deep into the soil

Now that you have your plan drawn up and the perfect location picked out, you are ready to start getting the proper tools to put the plan into action. You will need a Rota tiller to get started. Till up the land where you are planning on having your garden. This can be done as soon as the frost is out of the ground. Once the soil is tilled you can install a fence if it's desired.

A fence might be required to keep your garden free from wild animals that could damage the garden or you might just want a fence for decoration purposes. A fence for safety should be all the way down to the soil and be at least 8 feet tall so that deer are unable to jump into the garden. If you are just looking for something to add character to your garden you can look online, in magazines, or go to a local store to find ideas.

Fertilize your garden as it grows. The plants will use up most of the nutrients that are found in the soil, so you'll have to feed them. Fertilizing your garden also helps keep the soil healthy for the next time you wish to garden. If you plan on using manure in your garden it is best to choose manure that is at least six months old. Fresh manure can be harmful to the plants because it is too hot and has not aged yet. In the fall you can rake up the leaves that fall off the trees in your yard and till them into your garden.

Take the time to weed your garden. Don't make your garden too big for you to manage. Gardens do take a lot of time and effort, but the results are well worth the investment.