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Vegetable Garden Design - Laying Out and Planting Vegetable Gardens

Vegetable garden design is vital as you start planting vegetable gardens, because it's important to know how the garden will be laid out. Companion planting, planting space, and what type of vegetables you want to plant are all elements that must be considered when putting together your garden layout. Here are some helpful tips on how to plan your own garden and start planting vegetables.

Take Time to Sit Down and Plan

Before choosing a vegetable garden design you need to decide on what variety of vegetables you would like to plant and where you would like to place them. Here are additional factors you need to consider for your garden layout:

* Type of Vegetables * Amount of Light in the Space * Drainage System * Soil Amendments * Garden Space * Additional Space (if needed)

You also need to think about whether you want to plant a variety of vegetables, or you want to grow one type of vegetable. Researching about the amount of light certain vegetables need, and the amount of space needed are both vital facts that need to be considered.

Make a list of vegetable plants you want to use and find the plant requirements of each, and then compare that with the available garden space you have. This will provide you with an idea of where you need to place certain vegetables in your space.

About the author: Adam Faston is an organic gardening enthusiast and a lover of the great outdoors! He runs a website offering Gardening Help on a variety of different gardening and landscape related topics at: http://www.gardeninghelponline.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Do you use a computer for garden layout? What garden design software do you use?
    I'm especially interested in cheap or free garden design software, or a good online garden design site.
    I actually prefer to design on paper, but I get a lot of questions from people asking about design software, which I know nothing about. Yet another good reason to be part of Yahoo Answers!
    Thanks for your thoughtful responses!

    • ANSWER:
      Landscape design is merely an avocation for me and I haven't designed a garden for anyone but myself in a couple years. When I do I've always used bubble sketches and water colors.
      This Christmas however I was given this software.
      http://landscaping-software-review.toptenreviews.com/landscape-deck-patio-designer-review.html
      I've been playing with it using my old plans and photos to compare my original plantings and what the computer thinks they should look like at maturity.
      Evidently the computer is a little more optimistic about my Z4 growing conditions than the plants are.
      I think in your line of work it could be helpful but I'll stick to my sketches.

      RScott

  2. QUESTION:
    Garden design?
    Hi, doe's anybody know of a free program i can use to get layout and design ideas for my garden? iv'e tried the bbc program but it's very limited, would be very grateful for any help

    • ANSWER:
      Try a landscape architect instead of a software program

      (Free things are worth what you pay for them.)

  3. QUESTION:
    Any great backyard flower garden layouts?
    My first backyard (long rectangular shape with trees in corners) and I really want to design a great flower garden layout.

    Anyone know of any websites with great garden layouts? I want neat ideas.

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Well a pathway down the middle is a great idea. Putting some retaining walls along the side and planting them with perennials can make for a beautiful landscape with less maintenance. A Trellis or a seating area in the middle can be a great way to make use of this narrow area and can be used for entertainment.

      I have helped people with similar shaped areas and I designed in a fire pit in the middle. Or if you have an unused area possible put a grilling area or a fire pit. So much can be done with little spaces. My website has some real good ideas for design and maintenance.

      www.arbordoctor.net

      Click on landscape 101 and enjoy

  4. QUESTION:
    Is there a website that has garden layouts i can print off?
    Im imagining a site that has garden layouts to scale... like how many of each plant can fit. or just designs for gardens that help with how much i can fit. i'd like to print off a few layouts to decide which is best.

    • ANSWER:

  5. QUESTION:
    Were to find garden design on a budget?
    I want to redesign a medium sized garden, such as removing all the lawn and re planting trees, etc... The most important help I want is with a completely new layout, where and how to find an economical way of doing it, is there such thing as a garden centre who can help with advice and a computerized design perhaps? The garden is in Gloucestershire.

    • ANSWER:
      I recently did some new landscape projects myself ,and found a great source of information and ideas for creating various types of layouts and was able to complete the projects with out breaking the bank and produce a fabulous garden with some trees as well. Check it out here
      http://www.magiclistbot.com/m/web/4772-56720/Landscape.php


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