In a previous post I wrote about understanding trees in order to maximize the potential of your site. Not everyone has room to plant full size trees. What about gardeners seeking to make the most of small lots and feeling constricted due to site conditions? Some aspects of a property can't be changed, but some can be modified to expand the possibilities for growing. Beginners often fall into the trap of looking for that small, appropriate group of plants to fit their perceived narrow range of conditions. “What can I grow in clay? Where it's very wet? When test results say my soil is deficient in x,y, or z?” It's important to understand that you don't necessarily have to accept these conditions and often you can modify the site to better suit your desires. Sometimes what is perceived as a concern is actually a non-issue or even an advantage.
Novice Gardening: Water and Earthworks
Novice Gardening: Water and Earthworks
Novice Gardening: Water and Earthworks
In a previous post I wrote about understanding trees in order to maximize the potential of your site. Not everyone has room to plant full size trees. What about gardeners seeking to make the most of small lots and feeling constricted due to site conditions? Some aspects of a property can't be changed, but some can be modified to expand the possibilities for growing. Beginners often fall into the trap of looking for that small, appropriate group of plants to fit their perceived narrow range of conditions. “What can I grow in clay? Where it's very wet? When test results say my soil is deficient in x,y, or z?” It's important to understand that you don't necessarily have to accept these conditions and often you can modify the site to better suit your desires. Sometimes what is perceived as a concern is actually a non-issue or even an advantage.