How To Plan A Backyard Garden: 7 Things You Must Do Or Your Backyard Is Doomed Before It's Completed

Now that spring is here, this is an excellent time to think about the best plants and flowers you want for your garden. Have you ever thought of how to plan a backyard garden? I don't know about you, but I have been guilty of buying plants on impulse only to find there is not enough room to put new beauties in my already crowded garden. If only I made a plan, well don't despair the point of this article is how to plan a backyard garden!

Make A Plan....

So with a good plan, determine how much sun and shade your garden gets, figure out whether your soil is well drained or waterlogged type. Note whether your garden is sheltered or exposed to the wind. Armed with your homework, you are ready to buy the best plants for your situation.

Be Familiar With Your Garden Environment...

Remember shade-loving plants need a sheltered area, plants that love the sun thrive in warm spots, drought-resistant plants can be located either in sunny or shaded areas and don't forget that swamp plants are terrific in poorly-drained areas of your garden.

Learn What Type of Soil You Are Working With...

I recommend testing your soil first, to determine the pH level of your soil and what type of nutrients you need to add is a good idea. You want to find out if the soil is acid or alkaline. There are inexpensive testing kits available and it's not very difficult to do. Most plants prefer soil that is slightly acidic, but there are some that must have alkaline soil to grow. You can alter the soil's pH level, but it's much easier to simply plant for the soil you have.

Get Organized...

As you are planning your new project, how will you organize your plants and flowers when starting a garden? Will you group them or will they be random? Grouping your plants create a sense of organization and can be pleasing to the eye especially with vivid colors. On the otherhand, random planting if done with a natural look can also make your garden look quite beautiful.

Be Creative But Detailed...

Now that you are ready to begin planting, put your chosen plants around the garden bed and step back to see how they will look. Experiment and move them around until you are satisfied. By grouping plants in small sets of threes or fives can visually look better than groups of even numbers. Place tall plants towards the back or put them in the center if you have a walk way around your garden.

Be An Artist...

Select interesting combinations of color and texture of plants. To avoid color clashes, you can still plant your flowers side-by-side but be sure they have a different blooming season. Another important aspect regarding color is that foliage have colors ranging from silver, grey or purplish and are just as attractive as flowers. Plan ahead as you will still have attractive plants past the blooming season.

Last But Not Least...

Finally, when starting your garden also remember to keep your plants away from trees as their roots will steal the necessary nutrients and moisture your flowers need. So with a good planning, choosing the best plants and the right color scheme you are guaranteed to create a beautiful garden for all to enjoy. Now that's how to plan a backyard garden.

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