Algoplus Garden Blog

Planning Your Garden

Make a list of things that you did not like for the year and think about how you could do them differently and achieve the garden that you desire.

 

 

Plan your garden and make it flourish with Algoplus fertilizers and supplies.

Add Dimension and Variety

Look at adding raised bed to your garden if you do not already have them in place.

Adding shrubs and trees that grow well in your area will give your garden some curb appeal and enjoyment throughout the season.

Placing ornamental grasses will create some contrast to your garden.

Adding flowers with new color schemes can introduce a new mood for the garden.

Create More Space

Go vertical.
Use hanging pots.
Using trellis will add height to your garden while also creating some shade and a better yield to your garden.

Get Efficient

Incorporate better water usage and distribution systems into your garden.
New to composting? Create a compost bin for your garden.
Look into adding a small garden shed if you are not already using one.

Perk up the pollinators

Gardens grow faster when there are plenty of pollinators.
Entice your pollinators with food and water.
Plant pollinator plants.
Adding water features will add purpose and beauty for the pollinators and your garden.

Extend your season

This is a great time to research how to extend your garden season.
Grow different plants at different times of the year so your garden is not stagnant.
Rotate your garden more to allow for better growth.
Make room around your garden beds to allow for weather cover should you need it.

plan your offseason

Plan how youa re going to better utulize your garden for next offseason.
Take this time to enrich your soil.
Take this opportunity to plant different plants and shrubs so you have something to look forward to in different parts of the year.

get crafty

Draw out new garden beds, bed extensions, and garden features.
Make note of any existing trees, shrubs, and garden beds.
Also note things such as sunrise and sunsets, and any other pertinent information.

create a pinterest board

Search for plants, garden features, color schemes, and layout options.
Make sure to name it something relevant as you don't want to lose it amopngst general boards.

get some paint

Landscapers marking paint that is.
Use this to mark out new layouts for your garden beds and landscaping ideas.
This aids in visualization and can create the bigger picture of your sketches and ideas.
This tool also allows you to adapt and tweak things that you were unaware of when making your initial plan.

These tips are general recommendations.

Be sure to check North America's USDA plant hardiness zones map for your specific zone when planning your gardening and selecting plants.