A well-spaced garden provides easy care - pests and diseases will be less likely to affect plants. Furthermore, a well-kept garden looks neater and tidier, making it a joy to enjoy.
A raised bed garden conserves water and resources by adding amendments to the soil. The best soil amendments for raised bed gardens are: organic matter, compost, manure, and worms.
A well-spaced garden encourages biodiversity - variety of plants provide pollination services. Insects, birds and other animals can use the plants as habitats or food.
When spacing plants in a garden, it is important to consider the variety of plants you have and their proximity to each other. One way to achieve this is by using different spacing between plants. For example, you could space plants 6 inches apart, or 2 feet apart. Different spacings will create a more varied garden, while still keeping plants within easy reach.
We like to enjoy the beauty of our garden all season long. This is why we plant annual flowers and vegetables in different colors to add some brightness to our surroundings. This year, we planted petunias, violas, daffodils, irises, and roses in various shades of pink, purple, blue, and white. It's such a prettier sight than just a field of green! Not to mention, these plants will give us some delicious vegetables over the course of the year.
Plant herbs near the entrances of the garden help in keeping pests away and can be used in cooking or as natural pest repellents.
Fruit trees provide sweet, juicy fruits that can be eaten by the creatures in your garden. Not only do they provide a nourishing snack, but you can also make delicious fruit smoothies and juices.
