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Want your backyard garden to be perfect? These 5 simple tips will get you there even if you’re not a seasoned gardener. Read on!
Gardens are an excellent way to utilize outdoor space in a constructive and aesthetically pleasing way. Backyard gardens can supplement extra food for the dinner table, or they can merely provide a breather from the busyness of everyday life.
But before you rush ahead and add all kinds of bells and whistles to your garden, there are some things that will set you for gardening success or failure. These things are covered in this article. We call them the keys to the perfect garden, and you’ll do good to implement them before everything else.
So, no matter what you want to use your garden for, the following tips will help to ensure that it is in the best shape possible.
What's Inside
Protect it from Critters
Many creatures like raccoons and deer love to poke around and eat gardens. If you live in an area with a lot of wildlife, then you will likely have to take some precautions so that they do not consume all your hard work.
One of the most common solutions is fencing, but depending on the animals that live near you, you may need a different answer. For instance, deer can jump over many fences, so you will instead need to invest in better fencing. If you take the time to protect your garden from its predators, it will last much longer.
Consider Seasonality
Think about varying the flowers and vegetables you plant in your garden so that something is always in season. If you exclusively plant bulbs that bloom in the spring, then your garden will look dull and boring for the rest of the year. However, if you plant a variety of different plants, then your garden will look fabulous no matter what time of the year it is.
If you want to eat from your plants, then the same concept applies. You will want to vary the harvest time so that you will always have something to eat. Additionally, this means that you will have to do less work all at once if you split it up throughout the year.
It would help if you also considered planting flowers that are indigenous to your area because they will grow well in your climate. Plants that are native to your area also won’t threaten wild plants by becoming an invasive species.
Add Seating
If you want your garden to be a place where people can come and stay for a while, then you need to add seating. Adding some benches or chairs will provide you and your guests with an outdoor area in which to spend time together. Seating could also be used to create a reflective space where one can read a book, meditate, or collect their thoughts.
Create a Focal Point
To make your garden stand out, consider adding a focal point. This accent can be anything you want. Common focal points include fountains, ponds, or statues. This feature will make the appearance of your garden more exciting and give visitors something to look at.
If you do choose to go with a water feature, then you have the added benefit of introducing ambient noise. These background sounds can help to make your garden a relaxing place in which to spend time.
Arrange an Irrigation Plan
Plants need water, which is why you need to ensure that you have a plan to get your garden this invaluable resource. You don’t necessarily need an automatic irrigation system, especially if your yard is small, but you do need to have a convenient place to fill up your watering can.
Creating a garden is a work of art. There is no right or wrong way to go about doing it if it makes you happy. However, hopefully, you found some of the above tips helpful so that you can make a garden you are proud of that meets your needs.
