Surrounds Landscape Architecture and Construction We constructed the base of the garden out of 21A gravel and put the decorative gravel on top. There is probably 6-8" of base before it gets to the soil, and we have landscape fabric separating the gravel and soil.
Was fencing designed to deter deer? - I've all but given up on such a garden because of the deer. Is this structure tall enough and strong enough to keep deer out? Its so beautiful! »
Surrounds Landscape Architecture and Construction The fence is constructed out of a rough sawn cedar, and those are tumbled cobblestones that we have surrounding the beds
olldbobbi It's really beautiful, isn't it? Here is some contact info for the architect: http://www.surroundslandscaping.com When you see a picture you like and would like more information, you can click on the "more info" link (in green) at the bottom of the picture.
Consider vegetables. A warm January day is a good excuse to get outside and work your garden soil. If you have not had the soil tested in a couple of years, now is a good time to do so. A soil test will give you an assessment of pH and if you need other nutrients, such as lime.Soil recommendations are based on what you are growing or planning to grow. For example, blueberries need a pH of around 4.8, whereas strawberries prefer 5.8 to nearly neutral.
Get started. Snow may be covering your yard, or rain may be keeping you inside, but you can still get a jump on starting your summer garden by deciding what you want to grow and, possibly more important, where in your yard you want to grow it. Winter or early spring is also a good time to map out a garden design and figure out your timeline for preparing the garden beds and doing the all-important planting.How to grow the top crops of summer
MarigoldAnother constant bloomer is marigold. It has cheerful yellow and orange blooms, and it forms a nice, 6- to 10-inch clump when mature. But its natural ability to repel bugs and even deer may be even better than its appearance. This makes marigolds ideal companions in your edible container gardens.Marigold seeds are long, very light and can blow away easily, so be sure to sow in a spot free from drafts. Wait to plant your marigold seedlings outside after the last frost.Botanical name: Tagetes patulaUSDA zones: N/A; treat as an annualWater requirement: Medium moisture; well-drained soilLight requirement: Full sunMature size: 6 to 12 inches tall and wide
The fences around the garden seem like a good idea to keep out certain pest...beds are nice and orderly...even more economical solution than the others.
My next veggie garden will be built with blocks, similar to this, but higher. The base of the garden was 6" - 8" of gravel on top of landscape fabric, and then some decorative gravel on top.