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Tell us about Your Garden. What do you have in it, how large is it, and how often do you take care of it?

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In the back garden, we don't have any plants or flowers, just a plain garden of around 50 foot in length and about 20 foot wide. we prefer to have a swing, slide and inflatable paddling pool for the kids to play in.

In the front garden, it is a split garden with driveway through the middle, and down each side we have borders that are packed with flowers, mainly seasonal ones like gladioli, pansies, lilies, poppies and geranium, and we also have 6 rose bushes in various colors. The front garden is about 40 foot length by 20 foot wide, and on the grass we have got a couple of planter tubs with mixed pansies, and a couple of hanging baskets hung from the front of the house.
In summer when everything was in full bloom, it looked really nice, now it is fall, there are still a few plants and flowers, but the colors aren't as vibrant as the summer ones.

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Currently we have in the front yard a flower bed 20'by5' with an 3 year old apple tree. I cut back plants every spring/fall and pass on to friends. Fall I top up with 10 to 15 - 10kg bags of cow manure.

Back yard we have two plots 12'by 3' Pretty much same though one I will plant in vegetables this year. We also have holly hocks down one fence line and a small rubarb patch by our shed(it does best in a protect area and cover in straw in fall)

We have a small run of Ever Berries on opposing fence line(15' or so)


For weeds I refuse to hand pluck them! Instead try spacing your plants so you can use a small garden hoe between them and hoe them every 3 days in spring when weeds are starting. Just chop them up and turn roots to air and they eventually all die! (my dad taught me that trick). Or put in heavy ground cover so the weeds never see daylight and starve to death.

Our lot is only 30 by 122 so it looks nice but we have little grass....Lucky the park is across the street!

It is a bit of work but well worth the looks we get when people stop as they walk by!

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My wife and I are market gardeners in our "spare" time. We have an acre under cultivation and grow everything from Artichokes to Zucchini. I am retired. She owns a business in town. We spend most of our time in the garden. She makes all the big decisions like where, how much, and what to plant. I do the rototilling and take care of my citrus and chickens. Every Saturday morning is spent at the farmers market. It goes without say that we love what we do, because a big garden is backbreaking work in all kinds of weather.

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Gardening Plants

When it comes to gardening plants, there are too many to name. Gardening plants can refer to flowers, shrubs, herbs, vegetables, fruits, and many more. There are also gardening plants that are in season at different times of the year, some in fall and winter, others in spring and summer. Whatever type of gardening you decide is your forte; there are plenty of gardening plants available to suit your preferences.

If you want gardening plants that you can actually use instead of just look at, vegetables, herbs, and fruits are all very satisfying. Edible plants add an excitement to gardening because of the produce available at harvest time. The main vegetables grown in smaller, home gardens as well as larger ones include corn, peas, cucumbers, potatoes, squash, peppers, onions, carrots, spinach, lettuce, and beets. Popular fruits are pears, plums, tomatoes, blueberries, apricots, cherries, and strawberries. Herbs are used for their wonderful fragrances, to spice up a salad, and in cooking. Herbs that are often home grown include thyme, sage, dill, mint, lavender, and chives.

It is fairly easy to have a colorful garden in the spring and summer months, but it is a whole different ball-game during the cold, winter months. Even though it is difficult, with planning and a little more care you can have a colorful garden year round. One gardening plant that thrives in the fall and winter months is the Rudbeckia, a beautiful yellow perennial. Others include the Christmas rose, the Japanese Anemone, and Cosmos.

When you think of flowers you automatically think of a spring garden full of many different, beautiful colors. Spring and summer gardening plants are some of the prettiest things on earth and give inspiration to all who grow them. Some of the most grown spring plants are tulips, daffodils, and violets. Favorites of the warmer months of summer are lilies, dahlias, and roses.

When gardening, many people will opt for decorative grasses or shrubs. Monkey grass is an all time favorite, especially for a sidewalk. These will gardening plants can be for looks, can act as a border or fence, and can be used for privacy. Shrubs are easy to take care of and add a defining look to any yard or garden.

There are so many different kinds of gardening plants available. Many gardening plants actually have a purpose and can be used, whereas many of them are just for looks. The kind of gardening plant you choose to have in your garden is completely up to you, but remember, no matter what kind it is, it will require some maintenance and without proper care you will end up with a garden full of just dirt.