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Selecting a site is of the utmost importance as you will want your garden to
benefit from the maximum amount of sunlight. With this in mind, aligning the
garden east to west keeping in mind the shading effects of local trees will
allow the sun to shine on the garden for the longest period possible each day.
Ideally you would select a level site, making sure that it has good drainage.
You should avoid locating the garden in a spot that tends to puddle during
downpours. If more than one garden is to be located in the same area, be
sure to leave space for access for wheel chairs or scooters when such
equipment is to be used. If the paths between the garden are to be grass,
access for a mower must be made.
One of the first considerations once the site for the garden has been selected
is to rid the area of potential weeds and grass. This may be accomplished by
placing several layers of newspapers over the affected space after spraying
the area with vinegar. More . . .
The height of the sides of the garden should be governed by the type of
plantings that will be taking place as well as accessibility. If wheelchair
access is desired then the taller the better. If the gardener prefers to limit his
bending, then height is also a consideration. If the soil beneath the garden is
suitable then a single level garden might be acceptable as less soil mixture
would be required in the raised portion of the garden. If the soil is packed
clay as it is in many regions, or very rocky, then a two level garden
might be preferred. It all depends on the circumstances. Each level in most
cases is approximately six inches tall so a two level garden would be nearly
eleven inches tall while a custom made triple decker would be something like
seventeen inches tall. Next Chapter
benefit from the maximum amount of sunlight. With this in mind, aligning the
garden east to west keeping in mind the shading effects of local trees will
allow the sun to shine on the garden for the longest period possible each day.
Ideally you would select a level site, making sure that it has good drainage.
You should avoid locating the garden in a spot that tends to puddle during
downpours. If more than one garden is to be located in the same area, be
sure to leave space for access for wheel chairs or scooters when such
equipment is to be used. If the paths between the garden are to be grass,
access for a mower must be made.
One of the first considerations once the site for the garden has been selected
is to rid the area of potential weeds and grass. This may be accomplished by
placing several layers of newspapers over the affected space after spraying
the area with vinegar. More . . .
The height of the sides of the garden should be governed by the type of
plantings that will be taking place as well as accessibility. If wheelchair
access is desired then the taller the better. If the gardener prefers to limit his
bending, then height is also a consideration. If the soil beneath the garden is
suitable then a single level garden might be acceptable as less soil mixture
would be required in the raised portion of the garden. If the soil is packed
clay as it is in many regions, or very rocky, then a two level garden
might be preferred. It all depends on the circumstances. Each level in most
cases is approximately six inches tall so a two level garden would be nearly
eleven inches tall while a custom made triple decker would be something like
seventeen inches tall. Next Chapter
Selecting the Ideal Site for your Garden
A six inch tall four foot square
makes an ideal herb (or kitchen)
garden
makes an ideal herb (or kitchen)
garden
A variety of sizes and shapes may
add utility to your layout
add utility to your layout