Making a plan for your garden isn’t that difficult and in the long run will save you time as well as help you grow a healthier garden. Spring is the perfect time to make that plan.
Measure the space of your garden and draw it out on graph paper. Add the plants that are already there to your plan.
Make a list of the plants you would like to add to your garden. Take note of the sunlight, moisture and soil requirements of the plants you are interested in and pass up any plants that simply won’t work in your garden location.
Draw in your desired plants (in pencil), moving them around until you’re happy with the arrangement.
As you draw your plan, be sure to leave room to work around your plants (fertilizing, weeding, and watering). This may require that you plan for a walking path through your garden area.
As you carry out your plan, note any problems or revisions in your notebook. This will form the basis of your plan for next year.
There are a number of online garden planning tools. You may want to check out one of these:
Or, visit our website at www.cceoneida.com or call the Horticulture Hot Line from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Fridays for more information.
Look for more gardening tips in the Observer-Dispatch or online at www.cceoneida.com.