Designing A Small Garden Bed

Let s look at some of the most creative garden beds that you can make right in your own backyard.

Designing a small garden bed. Fiona considered a range of garden bed and path designs before settling on two concentric circles joined by a curved path. Consider the light at different times of year as well as different times of day he says. To determine scale measure the length of your home.

Consider functionality do you love to entertain family friends. Take this measurement and scale your drawing with one block on the paper equal to 1 foot. Using a raised bed for growing vegetables allows you to control the soil quality and prevent it from becoming compacted.

A longer bed will need more depth if possible. You can build your own raised garden bed using a variety of materials. The garden design has to pack a lot into a small space.

The plant lovers paradise garden if you love sowing and growing don t rule out the possibility of a greenhouse in a small garden this one fits neatly into a corner surrounded by a colourful mix of perennial plants which would come up year after year. Square foot gardening involves dividing the growing area into small square sections typically 1 foot per square. The proportions of the bed are important.

Most home gardens are more likely to have beds that fall between 5 and 50 feet long. A short bed doesn t need to be as deep a 3 foot by 8 foot bed will look right at home. The most important thing when designing a compact courtyard or small garden is to understand how the light works in the space says garden designer richard unsworth of garden life.

The corrugated metal raised garden bed. Designing a garden involves more than simply picking a spot turning over the soil and sticking plants in the ground. Designer karen chapman says neither beauty nor function needs to be limited by the size of your outdoor space but it is important to prioritize your wish list in order to make every square inch count she offers the following advice suggestions and tips.