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	<description>Your backyard is a great place to sit back and relax. Some well planned landscaping can transform your backyard into a private getaway that you and your family can enjoy for years to come. Getting some backyard landscaping ideas is the first step to creating your own private cove amidst a busy world.</description>
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		<title>Heralding the Return of Traditional English Country Gardens</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:33:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul C. White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past decade you'd have been forgiven for thinking that every new garden has to be pared down to a few elements of contemporary styling. You know what I'm talking about - the big sheets of glass window, designer rattan furniture and stainless steel water features. These elements have been the soul of many designers' gardens, especially the big show gardens seen at Chelsea and in the modern stripped out homes that inhabit the lifestyle magazines. Plants seem to have been pushed aside but fear not, get ready for a return to basics and some traditional English country gardening.

For some of us garden designers we've never strayed far from the path of using reclaimed York stone, big planted borders and traditional materials like oak in our summerhouses, pergolas and arbors. I've been a garden designer in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire for more years than I'd care to admit and our clients are drawn to an aesthetic that might not appeal for a small urban space but suits their large country gardens.

Whilst we might be installing sleek new swimming pools, we understand that the character of the house and the surrounding landscape is what drives us to a more traditional view of gardens that includes kitchen gardens, orchards and collections of trees that will live longer than ourselves. And all this alongside some of the trappings of modern day gardening that make maintenance so much easier, the ride-on mower, well-mulched borders and not feeling guilty about allowing the professionals to do all the hard work.

But look closer at where those uber-cool gardens are heading. Peek inside the London garden and you'll see that everyone is growing food again, albeit in small quantities. They're planting fruit trees instead of huge instant impact ornamental trees, letting the kids chew up the lawn and letting their hair down in the garden. Cool urban gardens are no longer the 'outside room' but a place to hang out, chill out and be at one with nature.

And with that new laid-back feel we're turning to the ideal of country gardening. Where you're happy not to pressure-wash the terrace because old York stone actually looks better when it's left to age. Where your oak garden furniture that the local craftsman made for you will outlast anything you can buy at John Lewis. And you have a greenhouse because there's no better place to spend a January afternoon than sowing Sweet Peas and early carrots.

What we're doing is making the country gardens of Surrey and Sussex into an ideal for the future. Returning to the focus of our childhood gardens where we're happy to sit back and watch the trees grow from a small sapling to a mature specimen that we planted. It's something I've been doing for many years now but it's good to have some company again.

By Andrew Fisher Tomlin

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		<title>Garden Tractors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:13:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul C. White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So often, garden tractors are used solely to mow the lawn, something an ordinary lawn mower can achieve with ease. Garden tractors are built with more heavy duty work in mind.

A garden tractor will have tires with good traction for working in a garden, a smallish (around 5 gallon) fuel tank, a PTO (this could be electric or engine powered) with a hydraulic clutch, and some offer 4WD. Depending on the specifications, garden tractors can be used with a full line of compatible attachments such as: dump cart, trailer, tiller, broadcast spreader, snow thrower, blade, roller, sprayer, spike aerator, disk, plow, cultivator and rotary broom.

The Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft on your tractor allows you to use these pieces of equipment, but it also has the potential to cause major safety problems if you don't use it correctly. The PTO is a shaft on the rear end of a tractor that transfers power from the tractor to another implement or piece of equipment such as a manure spreader or planter. According to the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, up to 20 percent of farm injuries occur as a result of PTO accidents. Therefore, operational safety of the PTO is critical. Make sure the PTO shaft on your tractor has a shield to minimize your chances of getting entangled in it. Never allow children near your tractor, especially if it's running.

A lawn or garden tractor is handy for driving through barn alleyways and pens or for pulling a small manure or feed cart. It would be unsuitable, however, for routine fieldwork, arena work, or large-scale feeding or manure handling. Lawn tractors can be an expensive option for horsemen - by the time you buy a tractor, a cart, and other attachments, you might have reached the same price range as a compact tractor. You could end up with half the tractor for the same price. You might want to consider purchasing a lawn tractor for light duty or barn work if you are planning to buy two tractors.

The original garden tractors that appeared in the early part of last century were mainly two wheeled versions. As with most mechanical equipment of the time, they were large and heavy, in sharp contrast to modern tractors. After the 1950s, the popularity of two wheeled garden tractors peaked and the four wheeled versions began to increase in popularity.

TIPS WHEN SELECTING A GARDEN TRACTOR 
1. The single most crucial aspect of purchasing a used tractor is condition. If you are in the market for a used tractor, and you find one in good condition (preferably with as many attachments as possible), buy it.

2. Look for a brand that is popular in your area, so you can pick up a few spares that will take the same attachments.

3. Select your horsepower carefully. Six horsepower is enough to power a small rider tractor, and half that for a two wheeler.

3. If purchasing an older tractor, stay away from automatic drive, the early ones weren't very efficient, and all of them are complicated.

4. Make sure the model you select is a real garden tractor, not a lawn tractor designed only for mowing grass. The majority of manufacturers make both types.

5. Look to avoid orphan brands of tractors, but do not expect many of today's dealers to have many parts for very old tractors.

By Martin Okuthe

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		<title>Choosing Backyard Garden Features</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul C. White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Backyard garden features are great accents for your landscape. You will find that there are many choices for the homeowner to choose from. Garden features can come in different forms such as, canopy gazebos, pergolas, arbors, ponds, waterfalls and bridges.

Each garden feature can be used to help accent a space for different reasons. For instance, a canopy gazebo can be used to provide shade and protection from harmful UV rays and protection from rain and other elements.

A pergola is primarily used as a structural accent that allows for a minimal amount of shade but can be used for climbing types of vines. Arbors are features that sometimes serve as entrances to gardens where there is no gate or other type of specific entrance way. It is also used for climbing roses, wisteria, morning glories, honeysuckle and other types of climbing plants.

Adding a pond, or a water feature, such as a waterfall are also great options for your backyard. A pond will allow you to bring in the element of water, aquatic plants and fish. If you have the room for a pond, I would suggest that you seriously consider putting one in. They will add a great deal to the appearance of your landscape. You can incorporate a nice Japanese styled bridge over the pond that will serve as a focal point in your landscape.

A small waterfall can also add charm to your garden. A waterfall can be made to be very elaborate, or very simple. There are many designs and styles available that can be easily made at home from simple materials. You can also find plans on waterfalls and other garden features from online sources, or by getting some great plans from books on helpful landscaping ideas.

By Elaine Magill

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		<title>Garden Designs &#8211; Synchronizing Cottage Garden With Your House</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul C. White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is important that garden designs must accentuate the style of your house. In the popular English cottage garden, the house serves as the biggest feature in the garden and it has to be seen in as much angle as possible. Being the focus of the garden, the house should stand out and the flowers and plants must be placed in such manner that they highlight the house. If you are successful with this, you will surely gain a cottage style of gardening that synchronizes with your house.

So, how are we going to synchronize our garden to our house? The first thing that you must be reminded of is the fact that this English garden is not for ultra-modern houses. For instance, it would look very odd if you set an ultra modern contemporary house in a cottage garden with its old-fashioned flowers and garden features. While you are planning for your garden, you also have to think about your house because you will fit your designs to your house. Basically, a cottage garden should have climbing plants that will creep to the house. These climbers will serve as direct connection between your garden and your house. Some flowers which are best for cottage garden include clematis, golden shower, Wisteria, star jasmine, honeysuckle, ornamental grapes, and climbing roses. Aside from those plants, steps or paths are great features of cottage garden. You can use terracotta tiles, and then decorate the sides of the paths with colorful plants like lavender and foxglove. The paths are usually curvy and the flower beds on both sides should contain flowers which are the same in size, height and variety.

On the other hand, this type of garden is usually surrounded by fence, walls or hedge with a gate. This feature will also put emphasis on your garden designs and on your house. Another garden features that will fit to your house are the bird baths and bird feeding tables where you can feed wild birds that comes in your garden. You can also put wheelbarrows, old farming equipment, and milk churns, which will add to the ancient concept of this garden.

There are many ways to create a cottage garden, but the hard part is to compliment it to your house. Just follow the basic ideas of what a cottage garden (as discussed above) so that you will be guided into making your garden designs successful. If you want, you can ask expert landscapers to make a cottage garden for you.

By Steven James

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		<title>Backyard Landscaping Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:41:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul C. White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are so many ways to spruce up your home nowadays. If you haven't already noticed, countless residential homeowners are always searching high and low for interior decorating tips, as well as backyard landscaping ideas. Anything that will make their humble abode look more appealing and desirable is sought after. Furthermore, you want to be able to make your house your home. It needs all of those quirky little details and customizations that reflect your personality and preferences. Fortunately you don't have to look far to get a few backyard landscaping ideas these days. There are countless ideas provided n television shows, as well as online.

A few websites that are sure to assist you with backyard landscaping ideas are Unique-Landscapes.com, Away.com, and hgtv.com. It is a good idea to check all of these out and start brainstorming a bit. Consider your piece of property. How large is your yard and what all do you have to work with? Maybe you have toyed with the idea of putting a fountain or gazebo out back. You can acquire all sorts of equipment and supplies at local home improvement stores. After all, you may need a variety of materials like bricks, stones, pebbles, sod, mulch, plants, and even trees to get started. Once you have an idea in your head, you can run with it.

There truly is no limit to what you can do with your backyard space. If you can dream it up, you can likely make it happen. However, you need to keep in mind your budget. How much are you actually willing to spend? You may have to consider both the cost of materials, as well as the cost of labor. If you plan on having someone else, such as a professional landscaper, come in and do all of the work, this can really add up to a lot of money fast. Therefore you should get quotes from a few different landscaping professionals before you actually go ahead with any backyard landscaping ideas. This will help you save money.

Consider tackling the backyard landscaping plans on your own. This way you only have to worry about the cost of supplies. Although mulch, rock pebbles, and gazebo materials can cost some money, it is a lot cheaper to only buy them, and not have to deal with the cost of labor. There is nothing better than making your home the home you want to live in. Therefore you should really explore any backyard landscaping ideas you have in mind. Once you create your own little private oasis, you will be much more satisfied with the abode overall. You should also keep in mind resale value, which will go up if you landscape the yard nicely.

By Marquis Van De Mark

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		<title>Gardening Zones &#8211; How to Identify the Plants That Grow Well in Your Area</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul C. White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to grow plants successfully, gardeners must choose plants that belong to their gardening zone. The majority of plants found in local nurseries are often compatible with the gardening zone they are sold in. Seeds, bulbs and seedlings ordered through catalogs are tagged to let gardeners know what zones they thrive in the best. These zones are identified depending on the overall climatic condition of the region as well as the minimum temperature recorded in that area.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) gardening zone map is based on the lowest temperature experienced throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. There are 11 gardening zones with zone 1 being the coldest and zone 11, the warmest. It was first released in the 1960s and has since then been subject to multiple revisions. The current map used by the USDA is based on changes done in 1990. In the map, zones 2 to 9 are subdivided into two sections (a and b) represented by lighter (a) and darker (b) shades. Each section represents a 5 degree Fahrenheit difference in each zone with the lighter shade being colder.

A state can fall into multiple zones. Alaska, for example, is divided between zones 1, 2a, 2b, and 3a. Florida is another state that has multiple zones. The state starts at zone 8b and ends at 10b. The warmest regions in the United States fall under zone 11. Hawaii falls into this zone. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) was the first to develop hardiness zones, but they have since been adapted elsewhere.

Using the right plants in the right gardening zone helps ensure success. Zone maps can be found in local libraries and bookstores. Gardening supply stores and nurseries are also a good resource. An online version is posted at the US National Arboretum website.

By Tim R Warren

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		<title>Retail Tip &#8211; Add-On Selling &#8211; Garden Center and Auto Repair Examples</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul C. White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Add on selling, companion selling, related selling, suggestive selling. No matter what name we give to it, it works.

I was reminded of this not long ago when my colleague, Jan Collins, was doing some training for a group of garden centers.

Jan had the challenging task of improving the sales skills of this successful group of garden centres. She started off with an evening seminar for all the employees to cover in basic terms the key selling skills. This was going to be followed up by one to one coaching with all of the staff members in the outlets of this group of garden centres.

Things were going well at the seminar until Jan got to the topic of add-on selling. This is when the resistance set in. These dedicated people did not want to appear pushy. They were happy to give product knowledge and advice but did not feel that it was appropriate to recommend additional products. It was up to the customer to make that decision in their view.

The break through for Jan occurred from an unlikely source. One of the ladies present who was certainly not a people person said "Well, I always tell them to get snail pellets and a growing agent when they purchase plants from me. I don't want them going home and killing my plants!"

While everyone had a bit of a laugh about her attitude she did get the point across. It was clear that they were doing their customers a disservice if they did not recommend to them if they did not purchase the appropriate support products.

During the next phase of the training, Jan was working with staff in the garden centres at a time when they had a promotion on for punnets of seedlings. She observed one of the ladies who previously had felt most uncomfortable about the whole idea of add-on selling having great success. A customer came up to this lady having made a selection of a couple of punnets of seedlings. The staff member congratulated the lady on her purchase and asked her if she had snail pellets at home as it would be important to protect the seedlings. She also recommended a growing agent. Most times that she did this, customers would purchase both snail pellets and a growing agent. Occasionally they said they already had them at home or they didn't need them but no offence was ever taken. Customers appreciated the suggestions.

The lady was clearly pleased with the result she was getting and the reaction from the customers. In fact, at one stage when things quieted down she turned to Jan with a big smile on her face and gave her a thumbs up sign as a demonstration of how well it was going.

Just after this an elderly gentleman came into the garden center and selected a punnet of seedlings. He appeared to be a regular customer and the lady chatted to him briefly and after processing the transaction farewelled him without any suggestion being made about either the snail pellets or the growing agent.

When things quieted down Jan went over to the lady and congratulated her on the great result she was getting but then asked why she hadn't made the suggestions to the elderly gentleman. In response the lady said that he was a pensioner and she knew very well that he didn't have much money so she felt it wasn't appropriate. Jan said to her "So it's alright then if the snails eat this gentleman's seedlings is it?"

"Oh, I hadn't thought about it like that" she said looking quite distressed. She now felt quite guilty that she hadn't looked after this regular customer properly.

Auto Repairs 
I told this story to a group of automotive repair and service outlets soon after this occurrence.

I had been working with these outlets on establishing a system for follow-up phone calls once they had checked over a car that was in for service. The outlets which followed the system carefully were able to increase their average sale per customer quite considerably in a genuine way by phoning the customers to alert them to any extra problems they had identified and to ask if the customer would like the problem dealt with there and then (advising them of the additional fee involved) or whether they would prefer to wait until the next service. Of course, if there was a safety issue involved they would stress to the customer that it should be done at that time.

This was at an evening seminar and late the following afternoon I had a phone call from one of the most successful of the franchisees who followed this system religiously and was rewarded for doing it with increased sales and happier customers. His first words to me were "Jurek, it works!"

"What works, John?" I said.

He explained to me that my story about the garden centre incident had really hit home to him. Within his catchment area he had a number of elderly customers. While he always followed the system I have explained with his other customers he tended not to do this with the elderly customers when he knew they were on a pension and fairly hard up. After my story he decided to take a different approach. That very morning he'd had a car booked in by an elderly pensioner. On checking the car John pointed out to this pensioner that there were a couple of additional things that needed done. John explained the additional cost involved in this to him and also advised that it could wait until the next service in three or four months time or alternatively they could do it there and then. The pensioner said "Oh, I'd rather get it all sorted now".

The lesson from this is never pre-judge your customers. Give them the appropriate information and recommendations concerning any additional products or services you feel are appropriate for them. They can then make the decision as to whether to purchase or not. The result of this will be increased sales and happier customers.

By Jurek Leon

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		<title>How to Build a Japanese Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul C. White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are few styles of garden more clinical yet as serene and calming as Japanese gardens. These gardens traditionally make extensive use of water, stone lanterns, bamboos, maples, azaleas, bridges and pagodas, but a simpler form can be created for small, enclosed gardens.

This is the so-called 'dry garden', a replica Japanese garden in which raked coarse sand or fine gravel covers the entire area and represents water, with rocks carefully positioned to create land. Additionally, distinctive plants in containers can be strategically placed to form focal points or areas of interest near paths or buildings. Shrubs and small trees can also be planted in soil at the edges, with sand raked around them. Specimens of bonsai, the ancient Japanese art of miniature plant-growing, can be displayed on low tables. Bonsai shrubs and trees are grown in small, shallow containers and kept 'dwarf through regular pruning of their leaves, stems and roots.

Construction and maintenance

Small 'dry' gardens are easy to plan and quick to build, but sometimes they suffer from problems with weeds. When preparing the area allocated for your dry garden, remove all perennial weeds, such as docks, dandelions, couch grass and ground elder. Rake and firm the surface, then place a porous fabric or plastic sheet over the entire area. Next, place a thin layer of fine gravel or coarse sand over the top. The surface of your Japanese garden needs to be raked regularly to create patterns in the gravel or sand and to remove debris, such as fallen leaves. Use a metal garden rake to create patterns. In ancient Japanese gardening, alternating rows of straight and wavy lines represent the flowing of a stream, while circles raked around rocks accentuate the fact that they look like islands.

Plants for dry Garden Containers

Acerpalmatum 'Dissectum Atropurpureum':

Forms a low, dome-headed deciduous tree with finely-cut, bronze-red leaves. A. p. 'Dissectum' is similar, with light green leaves. Both these small trees are ideal for planting in large tubs, or even in the ground with gravel drawn around them. Height: 60-75cn Spread: 1.2m (4ft)

Fargesia nitida (previously known as Arundinaria nitida):

Hardy bamboo with purple stems that reveal a waxy bloom and bear bright green leaves. It is ideal for planting in a large, wooden planter. Height: 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft) Spread: Forms a clump

Tea gardens

A tea garden was traditionally important in the ritual of Japanese tea ceremonies - an area where people would assemble and cast off worldly cares before drinking tea. The garden's purpose was to encourage serenity and to focus thoughts. The garden was uncomplicated by ephemeral flowers; instead, trees, shrubs and ferns created a timeless and serendipitous landscape. The dry garden described opposite emulates this area of the Japanese garden.

By Nick Schofield

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		<title>Vegetable Garden Beds</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul C. White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can accomplish a raised vegetable garden bed by simply mounding the soil or by actually enclosing the soil in wood frames, decorative stones, or concrete, etc. When you design the raised beds you should recommend that they be only 3 to 4 feet wide. Some people aren't self sufficient but by planting a vegetable garden they were able to appreciate what fresh really meant. The area for your organic vegetable garden should also be near water. Or at least it should be easy to get water to the location.

Planning a productive, fuss-free vegetable garden is a lot easier than you think. In fact, with a little careful planning you can create an easy-care garden that provides you with armloads of delicious homegrown vegetables from spring till fall. A fall vegetable garden can be a reality for many. By following these simple vegetable gardening tips, your no dig garden will be off to a flying start. Spend some time to work out what you will grow over the growing season that you have available to you.

The size of your yard will determine your final vegetable garden bed layout. What can be fun is the planning of the garden and the decisions surrounding the kind of garden you want. It got me thinking about maybe planting a vegetable garden next year. We eat lots of fruits and vegetables in my house, so this would be a way to save money. One reason for doing indoor vegetable gardening is that you can grow plants that would not grow outside because of frosts or other climate. I have tried peppers and tomatoes indoors with great success.

Vegetable gardeners across every continent have learned that beds built no broader than 4 to 5 feet, separated by paths, allow you to reach into the middle of each bed without stepping into it. This keeps you from ranging through your seedlings, compacting the soil and crushing plants underfoot. Starting a new vegetable garden might seem like a daunting task. Even planning an established garden every year might seem like a hit-or-miss proposition. Some vegetable gardeners use every available inch of space; others use a small corner of their property. Some don't have much choice; this may be your case if you have a small garden to begin with or if you're gardening on a patio or balcony.

By Andre Brown

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		<title>3 Tips For Raised Garden Beds</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul C. White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are numerous benefits and rewards to be had from deciding to install raised garden beds on your property. Once installed you have more control over what you actually grow. Plus they help when it comes to being able to manage different types of soil and climates.

Also such items are handy in places where space is limited. In fact many people who live in high rise buildings like condominiums or apartments will find that space is restricted. However if there are rooftops available for them to use which can be made into a garden then they will do so. However if you live in a property where space isn't an issue then there are endless possibilities for you to use them.

As well as being easy to set up it is you that you can decide where they will be placed. However there are still certain things that must be taken into consideration before construction of such items can begin. Below are some of the things that need to be considered when it comes to you deciding to install raised garden beds in your garden.

1. Location and Distance 
It does not matter whether you will be planting herbs, flowers or vegetables in your raised garden beds the area that you allocate for the beds is very important. Ideally you want the beds to be easy to maintain so you don't want to raise them too high or too far away from your home. Plus you need to take into account the height at which the plants you put them are going to grow too. This is important as taller plants may require more soil into which their roots can grow. Plus if you happen to be putting different types of plants in the beds you don't want the taller ones over shadowing the smaller ones otherwise they will not grow as well as you would have hoped.

2. Shade and Sun Tolerance  
This is something else that you need to take into consideration when deciding where your raised garden beds are to be situated. Again you need to take into account the types of plants that you intend to grow in yours. Some may be happy to be exposed to sunlight on a continuous basis whilst others may need more shade.

3. Quality of the Soil 
When you are placing soil into your raised gardens it is best to choose the time that isn't compacted. The looser the soil then water will find it a great deal easier to penetrate it. As a result there will be sufficient amounts of moisture in the soil for the plants to draw on. Ideally the type of soil that should be placed into these types of beds is a mixture of soil and sand that has had some organic fertilizer mixed in as well. All of these will help to ensure that the plants you place in yours will grow healthy and strong.

By Gail Burton

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