How to Plan Garden

Before you put your gardening plan into action, you should take a close look your garden.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Keep a note where the sunny and shady spots are.

2. Write what the nice thing about the current landscaping and what the not nice thing about.

3. Examine the soil, slope and water. Mark the place where the water pools or runs after the rain.

4. Note the direction and strength of the wind.

5. Draw a map of the existing plants.

6. Keep a list of the things you want to add or change to the garden.

7. Start from the location closer to the house first.

8. Think long term and prioritize the steps.

9. Have a list of plants you want in your garden and what they need, sun, soil, water, and ect and group the similiar ones together.

10. Work hard and consistently.

Resources

• Home Gardening Supply

[woodsusa]

on 11/29/2008 Good advice!