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  • Answered by
    cheryl24 on
    March 27, 2012
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    I am from canada so it's very different gardening than you, but I feel you should grow something easy in that area, you didn't say if it was for flowers or vegetables but you could plant squash or pumpkins that grow on their own with out much help. If flowers grow something from seed just to keep down the weeds.

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    Nikki on
    April 6, 2012
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    Nikki on
    May 22, 2012
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    If you are planning on not growing shrubs and trees, the 3' end should be fine, but if you will be planting trees and shrubs, then I would use the 6' end for the garden.

    If you can remove the liner, that would be best to allow for drainage. But if you cannot, drainage will be your biggest problem. I would lay down at least 1' of large gravel on the bottom to act as a drainage catch. This will help the soil on top remain unswampy.

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    Heather on
    August 13, 2012
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    The grass is always greener... I bet people think the same about yours as well but you just do not see it. :)

    This group of articles might help you:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htm

    I personally prefer straw. It seems to work better for weeds and lets the water through nicely. Plus, no clean up needed at the end of the year with it. And I prefer raised beds. Helps keep things neater and the beds dry out faster so you can plant sooner.

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    Nikki on
    September 24, 2012
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    Nikki on
    October 6, 2012
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    Garden globes, known as gazing balls, actually go back many years and were popular during Victorian times. They were often placed in the center of the gardens to reflect all the beautiful colors and allow one to view the garden from different areas.

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    Nikki on
    October 22, 2012
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    The layout and planting of your vegetable garden is based more on personal preference and what works best for you rather than any specific order or design. However, planting crops in a way in which all are supplied with ample amounts of sunlight is best--such as with taller plants in rows further back to prevent shading. This article provides some layout suggestions that may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/the-layout-of-your-vegetable-garden.htm

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