Think it is too early to plan your new landscape plantings? Now is actually the perfect time to start designing and planning what you want to do once the warm weather is here to stay.Take a look at garden magazines and catalogues for ideas on new additions to your landscaping this year. If you need some help getting started, Preferred Landscape and Lighting can design a plan for your entire outdoor living space.
It is also the right time to prepare the soil now for spring plantings. The goal is to create a garden soil with a minimum depth of 12 inches. This 12 inches should be composed of 50% organic matter and 50% the soil in your yard. The organic matter can be composted manure, pine bark mulch, home compost, fallen leaves or a combination of them. If your soil is really shallow you may have to bring in top soil to get enough soil to blend with the composted materials.
Your site is full of great tips and you are obviously a creative person too. My soil is neither 12" or 50% organic, but i do have 2 composters on the go and i'm hoping to improve the overall condition of the soil, especially as i'm hoping to grow my own veg next year. I'm based in the UK and have just found someone to help with my design and landscaping but i'm looking for inspiration.
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