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New garden for beginners
Posted on 3/9/15 at 5:44 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 5:44 pm
I tried searching and I'm new to this board so I'm sorry if this is a frequent topic.
My wife and I just bought a home in New Orleans and have a moderate sized backyard. We really want to start a garden, and do a little bit at a time. We were thinking mostly flowers for now, and maybe get into vegetables later on. My question is this: I've read some of the basics on starting flower beds. Do you guys recommend digging in ground or doing raised in planters? And what are some good flowers to plant this time of year? Like I said we are new to this so any info is appreciated. Thanks
My wife and I just bought a home in New Orleans and have a moderate sized backyard. We really want to start a garden, and do a little bit at a time. We were thinking mostly flowers for now, and maybe get into vegetables later on. My question is this: I've read some of the basics on starting flower beds. Do you guys recommend digging in ground or doing raised in planters? And what are some good flowers to plant this time of year? Like I said we are new to this so any info is appreciated. Thanks
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Posted on 3/9/15 at 5:56 pm to Saint5446
raised boxes are generally easier
you can make a frame with treated 2x8's or 12's and some grade stakes to square it up and hold it down. then fill with a mixture garden soil, sand and organics and you are pretty much good to go. you want it to drain not too much, better to err on the clayey side with your fill as opposed to sandy
sunflowers and other perennials are super easy and spectacular when in bloom...shasta daisies, black eyed susans and purple coneflowers are all good starters
you can make a frame with treated 2x8's or 12's and some grade stakes to square it up and hold it down. then fill with a mixture garden soil, sand and organics and you are pretty much good to go. you want it to drain not too much, better to err on the clayey side with your fill as opposed to sandy
sunflowers and other perennials are super easy and spectacular when in bloom...shasta daisies, black eyed susans and purple coneflowers are all good starters
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:44 pm to Saint5446
Boxes are easier I think.
I'd lay out the boxes and till underneath, then add more garden dirt and go to town.
The flowers would be easier, but the garden is pretty easy too. We bought the timer to put on a soaker hose for the hot summer days.
I'd lay out the boxes and till underneath, then add more garden dirt and go to town.
The flowers would be easier, but the garden is pretty easy too. We bought the timer to put on a soaker hose for the hot summer days.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:15 pm to Saint5446
I like raised beds.
I lay down liners right over the grass. I use 2"x8" redwood for the box.
I use lots of peat to start
Add good soil and some manure.
Bam!!!
Water every day it doesn't rain.
Dawn is best for plants
Night is most convenient for me.
Try some tomatoes. Just go for it!
Try some better boys, lemon boys and sunsugars. You'll be glad you did
I lay down liners right over the grass. I use 2"x8" redwood for the box.
I use lots of peat to start
Add good soil and some manure.
Bam!!!
Water every day it doesn't rain.
Dawn is best for plants
Night is most convenient for me.
Try some tomatoes. Just go for it!
Try some better boys, lemon boys and sunsugars. You'll be glad you did
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:47 pm to eng08
Gonna give it a shot, thanks.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:57 pm to Saint5446
agree with pretty much everything posted so far...
remember that placement of your garden is of major importance, as you want it to get as much sun as possible...
the exception would be that you may want to put one little patch in some shade so that you can plant some shade loving flowers like hostas, ferns, caladiums, etc....all are very nice looking and easy to grow...
remember that placement of your garden is of major importance, as you want it to get as much sun as possible...
the exception would be that you may want to put one little patch in some shade so that you can plant some shade loving flowers like hostas, ferns, caladiums, etc....all are very nice looking and easy to grow...
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:00 pm to Saint5446
Get a trellis and put it on the "back" side of the garden and plant some cucumbers, they are very easy.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:27 pm to eng08
I agree with putting vegetables now. You'll probably get the itch for it in May and it will be too late for tomatoes.
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