Start with an outline
Before you start digging, it’s always a good idea to plan out your garden and make a sketch of the layout. You can do this for several reasons. First, if you’re planning on using plants that will grow to be different sizes, you’ll want to make sure everything has enough space. It’s much easier to move things around in your sketch than it is in real life. Second, making a sketch means that you won’t accidentally dig up any trees or other plants you might not have noticed before starting your garden project. And third, having an outline of where everything will go means that you won’t have to spend time figuring out the best place for each plant as you install them—simply consult your diagram and get straight to work!
Choose your garden style
Now you have a better idea of what you want your garden to look like, it’s time to think about the style of garden that will best suit you. While there are countless variations on style, here are some basic rules of thumb that can help you decide:
- Do you have a lot of time? A formal garden is relatively high maintenance and should be kept tidy to achieve its full effect. Conversely, an informal garden has a more natural feel and is more manageable for those with less gardening experience or time.
- What’s your favorite color? Using color effectively in the landscape is important, regardless of the theme or size of your space. The subject deserves a blog post all its own (coming soon), but remember that certain colors go well together (blues, violets and white/grey; yellow, orange and red) while others don’t (orange and blue). Contrasting colors make vibrant combinations whereas complementary colors create harmony within the space.
- Are the gardens around your home modern or traditional? If they’re modern, an English cottage–style flowerbed may stand out too much — instead choose plants with architectural shapes such as grasses or succulents. However if your neighbors have cottage-style gardens, introducing plants with bold foliage into your space can make an effective contrast.
Make a plan for watering
Watering your garden is extremely important, and it helps by:
- increasing the amount of oxygen in the soil (thus getting water to plants more quickly)
- keeping weeds out of the area you’re trying to use for growing plants
- preventing erosion problems that could happen when rainwater washes away all of those nutrients you worked so hard to apply earlier! The best time to water a garden is early in the morning before sunlight gets too hot, or at night after sunset. This will help prevent evaporation from occurring when watering your plant. You should also avoid watering on windy days because this can cause some leaves or branches stick together and break off easily because they’re still wet.
Pick the right plants
- Choose plants that are appropriate to your climatic region. The local nursery should be able to advise on this. Also, it may be worth consulting with the local agricultural extension office for information about growing conditions in your area. Remember that weather conditions and climate zones can change and vary, even within a small geographical area.
- Determine which plants are invasive species and avoid using them in your garden. Some of these are listed on a state-by-state basis, but many of the most problematic invasive species are also listed at the national level.
- Select plants that will thrive in periods of drought or heavy rain, depending on what you have experienced historically in your area. While some areas get minimal rainfall during certain periods of the year, others may get excessive amounts at certain times during other seasons
Don’t overcrowd your plants
If you want your plants to be healthy, then they need space. They need a certain amount of room to grow, so don’t put them too close together. If you want vines or climbing plants, you can use trellises in order to give them more room without taking up too much space in your garden.
Vines can make beautiful decorations for your garden and can also make it easier for pollinators and other creatures that feed on plant life to get around. You can also plant some bushes together if you don’t have enough space for all the plants you want to grow. Just keep in mind that if you do this, make sure they’re not too close together or they won’t do well with each other’s growth cycles and may end up competing with one another instead of working symbiotically as intended!
Plant flowers that repel bugs
- Marigolds
The bright yellow and orange flowers are great for adding color to your garden, but they also repel mosquitoes and other insects. Their smell sends them packing!
- Lavender
Moths dislike the smell of lavender, so plant it near your prized vegetables. The flowers look great when planted in a rock garden!
- Geraniums
These flowers keep mosquitoes out of your garden. And if you crush their leaves, you can rub them on exposed skin to further protect yourself from bug bites!
- Petunias
These white-and-purple flowers also repel flying insects like aphids, leafhoppers and tomato worms. Since they grow quickly, they’re a good choice for a home garden.
Optimize your planting areas
Full sun and partial shade
You’ll want to plant these areas with flowers, such as daylilies and daisies, that can take a little more heat. Put taller plants in the full-sun spots, so they don’t block out your shorter plants’ sunlight.
Full shade
This is a great place for hosta or impatiens—some of their favorite places to grow! They’ll do particularly well if you plant them in areas where other trees and bushes cast their shadows.
Full sun, dry soil
If some of your plants are starting to bake from too much direct sunlight, try moving them closer together so they can share water sources and support each other’s growth. If that doesn’t help enough or if you have a lot of space between your garden plots, consider adding irrigation systems or simple sprinklers to keep everything alive through the hottest days.
Add edging around your plants
A great way to keep your garden from becoming a mess is to add edging. What you’ll need for this project is a shovel and one of the following materials: rocks, bricks, wood or metal. Let’s start with rocks; first you must decide if you want small or large rocks along the border of your flower bed. In my opinion, large rocks are best because they’re sturdier and less likely to be moved by your lawnmower. Next, set the rocks in place as close together as possible without them touching each other and mark their positions on the ground so that you know where to dig. Then move aside your plants that are close by and dig up all sod within 4 inches of where the rock will end up sitting (this will help ensure that no grass grows back through). Lastly, push your rock into place and fill around it with soil while checking with a level to ensure it sits flat against the ground.
Don’t plant too many bushes together or they won’t grow very well.
Here are some examples of what you need to know about spacing:
- Bushes and trees should be planted at least six feet apart from each other.
- Vegetable plants should have a space of at least two feet between them, but they can be planted closer together if they’re smaller in size.
- Flowerbeds will look more pleasing if they are spaced evenly throughout your yard.
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From elaborate flower gardens to simple plantings, the possibilities are endless. Flower gardens are a particularly popular choice because they can give off an elegant and sophisticated ambiance. Planting plants in your front yard can also make your home look more attractive from the outside.
Here are some garden landscaping tips that will help you get started:
1. Choose the style of your garden
The first thing you need to do before starting any type of garden landscaping is decide what style of garden you want. There are many different styles to choose from, including formal gardens and cottage gardens. The style of garden you choose will depend on how much time and money you have available as well as your personal preferences. If you don’t have any particular style in mind, then it would be best to get inspiration from magazines or books about gardening ideas before making any decisions.
2. Choose plants that suit your climate
The next tip for successful garden landscaping is choosing plants that suit your climate and environment. There are many different types of plants available so
Welcome to the Home Gardening Tips blog!
Home gardening is a trendy new way to add value to your home, and it’s not just about having a great garden. By adding some landscaping around your home, you can add a lot of value to your property. In this blog, we’ll talk about how landscaping can enhance the look of your home, and how it can increase the value of your property.
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Hello, everyone!
Welcome to the first post of Home Gardening Tips, a blog dedicated to helping you make your landscaping as fun, easy, and accessible as possible. We know that gardening can seem daunting at first glance—there’s so much to do if you want to get your garden looking perfect!
But we’re here to help you take that garden from drab… to fab! We’ll cover everything from the best way to lay out your flower beds, to how to find the perfect flowers for every season and occasion. We’ll even show you how simple additions like a bird bath or bench can transform an outdoor space into a peaceful retreat. Our goal is for people of all ages and backgrounds—from kids who just want a cool swing set in their backyard, to retirees who want beautiful flowers blooming around their porch—to be able to create an outdoor space that is uniquely their own.
Gardening is a great way to improve your home landscaping. Whether you want to add a vegetable garden or create a beautiful floral display, there are many ways to make your yard look better. Below are some tips that can help you get started on your garden landscaping project.
Tip #1: Plan ahead. This will ensure that you have everything you need on hand before you begin the project. You should also consider the size of your garden to determine how much money you will need to spend on plants, soil and other supplies.
Tip #2: Choose plants that will grow in your area. If you live in an area with hot summers and cold winters, it is best to choose plants that do not require a lot of water or sunlight to survive. If you live in an area where there are lots of trees and shrubs, it may be easier for you to grow flowers than it would be for someone who lives in a more arid environment.
Tip #3: Consider using native plants when possible. These types of plants will be able to thrive without much work from you since they are already adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. They will also require less maintenance than non-native species because they do not need fertilizers or pesticides as
If you’re looking to improve your yard, garden landscaping is a great place to start. Whether you want to attract wildlife, improve your curb appeal, or create a space for outdoor entertaining, there are plenty of ways to get inspired.
Let’s take a look at some of the best plants and materials used in garden landscaping to help you decide on the right additions for your home. Read on for some tips on how to make your garden a place where you’ll want to spend time all year round.
Creating a landscape that reflects your personal sense of style while complementing the natural environment will make it easy to enjoy spending time in the great outdoors.
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When my husband and I were dating, I really wanted to get him into gardening too. So one day when we were hanging out at my place, I dug a bed right then and there in front of him. He was blown away by how much work it was and how much fun we had doing it together!
So he bought me two tulip bulbs for Christmas that year—and I planted them right outside our front door. Nine years later, they still bloom every spring!
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