Organic garden’s design is a matter of personal choice. There is no right or wrong answers, just what suits your pocket and garden space best. In my opinion, there are three primary factors to consider when deciding on a design for your organic garden. These factors are: cost, maintenance, and beauty.
The first three factors, cost and maintenance, are the easiest to factor in as they pretty much fit with one another. The cost of a garden varies greatly depending on what you plan to grow and how large of a scale you wish to go with it. A smaller plot will obviously cost less than building a giant organic vegetable garden. Cost is also a factor that you may decide upon long before you start planning, so weigh your options carefully.
Maintenance and beautification are two huge aspects of any garden design. If you have children or pets, you may not want to choose a design that involves them stepping onto your new flower bed or vegetable patch. This is why many beginning gardeners opt for a simple fence to separate their personal property from their garden area. Fencing is also a great place to store your produce and tools in a safe, organized fashion.
Many people decide on an organic garden because they enjoy working in the dirt, picking vegetables, and watching them grow. I understand that not everyone wants this type of work. That is where preformed gardens are so beneficial. Simply fill a container with the soil from your garden and drop your seeds into it. Over time, your plants will grow to a certain size and then you can just pull the plants and compost, saving you the effort of pulling weeds.
One key factor that should never be overlooked, no matter what type of organic garden you choose, is the beauty of the finished product. Preformed and hanging baskets are very popular designs because they require minimal maintenance and are very easy to keep clean. If you choose to put a small fence around your garden, you must consider the cost of installing a chain link fence around your property. It will cost you at least a few hundred dollars in labor and installation costs.
My husband and I have chosen an organic garden’s design that we can live with, one that we can always call upon when we need to use our garden for that unexpected, but welcome, visitor. Since we live in upstate New York, a quick trip over to neighboring farms is not far away. We have found that the neighbor’s organic gardens have been less expensive and we have enjoyed the beauty of the fruit, vegetables, and flowers that we have brought back from each visit. So make sure that you create your own organic garden’s design and that you plant your own garden vegetables and fruits.
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