Planting a Garden
When it comes to planting a garden, we all can use a little help from someone who has years of experience. That is where the vast library of great gardening videos come in handy for just about anyone who really loves to be planting a garden.
There are some really great videos and books to guide planning and planting your garden. Whether you are a beginner or looking for new ideas, these can help.
Let's start with a few books that simply inspire:
Now that we know how the grand masters have done it, here are a few basic books every gardener should have, broken down by region. Here are a few, starting with the west coast:
Here are some great regional books looking at the East and South:
Beyond just books and videos, some nurseries offer kits that help you plan out your own garden. Here are a couple that include plants, plot plans, tips on soil conditions, where to grow and how to set up very specific types of gardens.
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Color in the Shade Perennial Shade Garden Combines shade-loving plants for under trees and they come back year after year without replanting! Includes 6 varieties of plants that just love shady areas, the areas where even grass won't grow. Designed to fit a space 7' wide x 4 1/2' deep. Included is a FREE Planting Diagram with each garden that will show you how to plant your garden. |
Planning Your Own Garden This website works with you to help you plan your garden. Sign up, try it out, and read the tutorials, find out when to plant, use the plot planning tools, read the blog. They have everything! If you are new gardener, or even an experienced one with new ideas – this is a great site for you! |
