5 Garden Layouts To Consider For Your Space
1. Long Row Garden The simplest vegetable garden layout is the long row garden. Crops are planted in long straight single or double rows, and the pathways between rows can be mulched to control weeds and conserve moisture. This layout works best in open areas with ample sunshine. The rows run in a north-south orientation to make efficient use of the sunlight throughout the day, and to promote good air circulation. 2. Raised Bed Garden Raised bed gardens are easily sized and configured to fit the available space. The raised beds themselves are bottomless wooden or masonry frames that are filled with a mixture of soil and compost. They make an excellent choice for areas with compacted or heavy clay soil, or even when gardening over the pavement. Tall raised beds make an accessible choice that reduces or eliminates bending and stooping. 3. Terrace Garden A terrace garden layout can make use of a steep slope by stair-stepping long narrow beds into the contours, running perpendicular to t