How To Spacial Plan Your Fall Garden
Things are constantly moving and shaking at the Kind-Of-Coastal-Cape-Cod, and one of the major projects that are underway currently is the garden. If you can't tell by all of the recent gardening content, we have some pretty major green thumbs. And the gardening grind doesn't stop in the colder months. We recently shared our favorite plants to incorporate into your garden right now, and for this week's post, we thought we would share our tips for how to make the most out of your gardening space! Keep reading to learn how to space plan your garden like a pro!
Grow Your Plants In Garden Beds
Rather than planting your plants in rows in the ground, use raised garden beds! It gets rid of the space needed for walking between the rows. We picked up these modular raised beds from Hayneedle. They're easy to assemble, minimize the constant need to weed, and are made with durable cedar wood.
Grow Vertically
Another great way to optimize space is to grow vertically when you can! You can grow a variety of crops. Everything from tomatoes, peas, whole beans, winter squash, pumpkins and spinach can be grown on trellises or obelisks. Growing them vertically frees up the garden for other plants. Also florals like Bride Clematis are ideal for growing vertically!
Try 'Interplanting'
Interplanting is when you plant a fast-growing crop between a slower-growing one to make the most of your garden space. When you Interplant flowers and vegetables, it allows you to grow different kinds of crops and minimizes the likelihood of pesky weeds popping up.
Take Advantage Of Shady Areas
Lots of crops thrive in partially shaded areas. To make the most of your space, take advantage of spots that don't get much sun and plant produce such as rhubarb, leafy greens, and mushrooms.
Grow In Pots and Containers
No real garden space? No problem! You can grow in lots of places where you can’t have a garden, such as on front steps and patios by using large planters, pots and containers.
Try 'Succession Planting'
The idea is to keep your garden constantly thriving and producing. For example, as the tomato harvest draws near, plant other veggies, such as kale or Swiss chard.