A family flower garden...
One of the most important beginning gardening tools is information… such as deciding what kind of garden you want.
There are three key questions to consider in deciding what kind of garden is the right choice for you:
1. What purpose will the garden serve?
Curb Appeal… This type of garden is usually in the front of your property, easily visible to passersby (and your neighbors).
Cutting Flowers… This is often called a “cutting garden”, and is dedicated to plants that do well in flower arrangements indoors. The size of your lot, however, may dictate that you integrate them into the rest of your garden. It requires a bit more planning, but it can actually add variety.
Food… Vegetables and fruits and nuts can be in a dedicated area of your property, or (just like flowers) they can be integrated throughout. In fact, this is often the best way to take advantage of microclimates on your property that are advantageous to specific plants… flowers, shrubs, vegetables, or fruits. Read the rest of this entry
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