Spring is a wonderful time for a fresh look at your summer residence. Planning the location of future beds and their favorable location will be the key to the success of the future summer harvest.
Orientation around the world
If we talk about how best to have beds on the sides of the world, the general recommendation prescribes doing this from north to south. However, this is not suitable for everyone. So, very positively affects when beds with plants are illuminated in the morning and evening rays.
In this case, high plantings do not obscure lower plants in the mornings. And, as is known, it is the non-hot morning and evening sun that favorably influences photosynthesis, growth and development, flowering and fruiting of plants.
So, high planting should be located in the direction from west to east, then the sun's rays will slide along the rows and illuminate each bush evenly.
The location from the north to the south is acceptable for stunted plants, as well as a horizontal section where water does not slip too fast and stagnates.
How to properly arrange the beds on the slope?
If the site is not perfectly level, but has a slight slope, the question arises - where to arrange the beds in such a plot. To equip them in this case it is necessary across the slope, that is, horizontally. Then plants will be able to receive the same amount of moisture.
If the unevenness is small, you can try to smooth it by pouring the soil. If the slope is more than 2 degrees, this will adversely affect the planting, since the rain will wash off the fertile layer. On steep slopes, the arrangement of terraces with high beds helps .
If the plot is completely uneven, try to plant beds on the southern and south-western slope, and leave the northern for garden plants. On the sunny side, the plants will warm up better, however, watch for sufficient watering.
How beautiful to arrange the beds on the site?
If you are bored with the appearance of parallel ridges with vegetables, you can try to make them more creative. For example, give an unusual shape or make high sides of bottles, slate, metal. In the garden with beautiful fenced beds, it will be more pleasant and comfortable to work.
How to arrange the beds in the garden - in a circle, in checkerboard pattern or cascade, is a matter of taste. The main thing is to choose the right neighbors for the plants and do not stop watching the sides of the world.