It can be quite daunting when starting a new garden, especially when you are starting from scratch. Some of the points described in this article are some of the most important things to watch out for, especially when it is an entirely new garden.
• Sort out in your own mind the kind of garden features you want to have and consider carefully how these are going to relate to the size and physical surroundings of your yard.
• When you are ready to start work, make sure that the jobs which cannot be easily changed at a
later date are dealt with first. For example, one of these tasks could include laying land drains in poor drainage soil such as clay.
• If you have a large piece of land, do not rush in your new fencing. You may want to wait until your garden has developed and matured before laying down walls and fences. This way you will not be defined by these borders as your garden grows.
• Make sure that the garden you design and develop is the kind you can enjoy over many years, and remember it is usually the least pretentious layouts and planting schemes which usually holds one’s interest longest.
• Always buy good quality plants from good nurseries. There is no profit at all when it comes to running a garden. Also, by buying cheaper, lesser quality plants will probably not last and new ones will have to be purchased for the next summer. This will tend to work out much more expensive if you continue to keep buying new plants.
When starting a new garden there are some essential tools that you will need to make the job easier. There are many to choose from, but the essentials are probably the spade, fork, rake and how. With these it is possible to do most of the cultivating tasks. If you have a lot of shrubbery, then a good pair of shears will come in handy too. Buy tools that are chrome coated or are made from stainless steel. They will cost more, but they will not rust and will last much longer. Once again, you will save money in the long run.
One final tools is a good water sprinkler system, but a hosepipe will also suffice if you wish to keep your costs down. A basic sprinkler attached to the end of the hosepipe is a worthwhile alternative.
• Sort out in your own mind the kind of garden features you want to have and consider carefully how these are going to relate to the size and physical surroundings of your yard.
• When you are ready to start work, make sure that the jobs which cannot be easily changed at a
later date are dealt with first. For example, one of these tasks could include laying land drains in poor drainage soil such as clay.• If you have a large piece of land, do not rush in your new fencing. You may want to wait until your garden has developed and matured before laying down walls and fences. This way you will not be defined by these borders as your garden grows.
• Make sure that the garden you design and develop is the kind you can enjoy over many years, and remember it is usually the least pretentious layouts and planting schemes which usually holds one’s interest longest.
• Always buy good quality plants from good nurseries. There is no profit at all when it comes to running a garden. Also, by buying cheaper, lesser quality plants will probably not last and new ones will have to be purchased for the next summer. This will tend to work out much more expensive if you continue to keep buying new plants.
When starting a new garden there are some essential tools that you will need to make the job easier. There are many to choose from, but the essentials are probably the spade, fork, rake and how. With these it is possible to do most of the cultivating tasks. If you have a lot of shrubbery, then a good pair of shears will come in handy too. Buy tools that are chrome coated or are made from stainless steel. They will cost more, but they will not rust and will last much longer. Once again, you will save money in the long run.
One final tools is a good water sprinkler system, but a hosepipe will also suffice if you wish to keep your costs down. A basic sprinkler attached to the end of the hosepipe is a worthwhile alternative.
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