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sal.yussof on
May 7, 2020
BruneiQ.Small Garden Design
How to make my small vegetables garden look inviting? I am new at gardening and it has been 100 days now since i started planting from seeds. Some plants grows well and some are not. But im quite happy with what has been turned up since i started it. But i dont know how to arrange it. Any comments or suggestion will be much appreciated. Thanks, Sally
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 11, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It looks like they are, already, arranged for the best light and airflow. Outside of that will be the cosmetics, which may or may not be conducive to growth.
It is completely up to you on how you would like it arranged. Personally, I would have them arranged as you do now, since it will offer good airflow, and even sunlight throughout, with the exception of ONE thing.
It looks like some shorter plants are in between tall plants and a building. They will be lacking some light, eventually.
I would make sure that those short plants are placed where they will not be blocked by the building or the taller plants. So on the other side of the tall plants may be best, depending on how they are oriented. If the sun moves from east to west, directly over that area, and everything there gets even sunlight all day, it may be fine in its current position. I am not certain of how the garden is oriented relative to its direction to the sun.
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- Asked by
KBWhite94 on
June 17, 2020
BournemouthQ.Landscaping A Bank?
I have a high bank (about 1.5m) and I need some advice in how to shape it. It’s currently an odd shape and I’m looking to square off the top and straighten the facing side, any advice? My final aim is to cover in control fabric and netting and finish with some type of retaining wall. I’d like a fairly flat top as I want to cover in gravel and pot plants - I need something easy to maintain and do as I am a complete amateur with gardening! TIA
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. You may require the help of heavy machinery if the area cannot be shaped with a shovel.
You may need the help of your local extension service. This link will help:
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jillmacl03 on
July 8, 2020
IV27LJQ.Filling In Old Garden Pond
Old concrete built pond now redundant. I need ideas as to how to convert this to something more attractive. Presently filled with rocks and covered in glass with now broken fountain in centre. Photo attached. I’d like to do the work myself. Any suggestions welcome.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Sure! Here are some articles that will offer you several ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lideas/types-of-flower-beds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/island-bed-garden-design.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lideas/grow-flowers-in-a-circle.htm
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Anonymous on
December 25, 2020Q.Best Garden Software Program
Software program for planning and managing vegetable garden, maybe some landscaping plants as well. You had an article suggesting one not too long ago, but I can't find it on my computer. Any suggestions?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I think this may be the article you saw:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/landscaping-software-is-landscape-design-software-really-helpful.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
December 29, 2020Q.What Is The Best Way To Design My First Time Kitchen Vegtable Garden?
In September we built 6 8'x 4'x 1'raised beds. Now we would like some help and direction on how to organize the beds to get the best results. We would like to have things like lettuce (head & leaf); spinach; tomatoes (beefsteak, salad and cherry); bell peppers; peas; carrots (various); cantaloupe; herbs (rosemary, assorted basil, oregano, assorted thyme, lavender, tarragon, chives, cilantro, parsley and sage among others; various chiles (hot & mild); broccoli; cauliflower; garlic and zucchini. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 30, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This sounds like a great garden. Here are several articles that should help:
Here are some layout ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/layout-options-for-gardens.htm
It's good to learn what grows well with what: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/companion-vegetable-garden.htm
as well as the plant that don't enjoy being close together: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/incompatible-garden-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
February 23, 2021 - Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 24, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You need to wait till the date of the last expected frost date is passed. In zone 5b that could be around May 15. Check with your local extension agent for the estimated date for your town. You can also check this map from the NOAA website:
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/file/day-last-spring-freeze-mapjpg
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/moon-garden-design.htm
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April 13, 2021Q.Garden In Severe State
hi, i recently bought a house with a massive garden, half of it it rebuilt and ,maintained well, but the bottom half is in severe need of help. quarry stones, rubble, overgrown, fairly flat but uneven, it looks like a builders tip. my question is where do i start, do i need builders advice, or hire a landscape designer or something else?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It mainly looks like it needs the trash hauled off. Then decide what you want to do with it. Nurseries usually have landscapers that can help you with your gardening projects. If you can afford a landscape designer, they can do wondrous things.
Here are some ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/design-tips-for-a-beautiful-garden.htmWas this answer useful?00
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