How to start off a garden from nothing?

Question

I really want to plant a beautiful flower garden that will come back ever spring. I just dont know when to begin.

Answer 1

If you're starting from grass, you need to rip up the sod. Tilling may work or you may need to do it by hand so you get out all the roots of the grass. Then you can till.

Add compost and some fertilizer then till again.

Perennnials come back every year and annuals you need to plant every year (unless they re-seed themselves). Make sure you choose plants for your zone and sun condition.

Gardens take patience and may not be beautiful the first, or even second year. They are a work-in-progress but well worth doing. And if you don't like what you get, you can always change it out with something else.

Be sure to water and weed.

Check your area for local garden clubs or go to the county extension for more help.

Happy gardening.

Answer 2

till the area down to about 10".after tilling,spread about 2" of peat moss over the area and till this into the tilled soil.after this spread 1/4" of crushed lime stone over the tilled area and till that into the soil.rake the area smooth and cover with a weed barrier,this is a porous sheet that allows water and air through but stops most weed sprouts.perforate the weed barrier where you want to plant your seeds and plant in accordance to the instructions on the seed packet.You can also plant potted flowers,just cut an "X" into the weed barrier and plant the plant.after planting,water liberally,then water sparingly everyday until the plants emerge then water as needed to keep the soil moist(not wet) for the top 2 or 3 inches.After the plants are 3 to 4 inches tall,you need to put some mulch over the entire flower bed.Be careful not to cover your new flowers!If plants look like they are wilting,check for dampness in the soil,if it is damp and plants are wilting,you are watering too much.Be careful with commercial fertilizers,a little goes a long way,I prefer to use Miracle Grow,it actually works.

Answer 3

You could start now, fertilize the land, plow the area you're planning to plant in and what not. What's important is that you take into account where you live, how much sunlight the area you're looking to plant in gets over the course of the day, and what your watering schedule will be. A lot of consideration and care has to go into a garden when you're planting it. it's a labor of love more than anything.

Answer 4

You will need soil and fertilizers because plants don't thrive in plain old dirt. You will also need sprinklers or other type of irrigation if you don't want the hassle of hand watering your plants. Other than that, you just need flowers and a little bit of time on your hands. The best kind of flowers are the smokable illegal variety. Have fun.

Answer 5

start by making a good bed - dig up the area you want nice and deep, and add what the soil needs -compost for organics, etc. When the bed is ready you can go shopping for perennials, plants that come back every year. Lots of people also plant annuals (impatiens or petunias, depending on the sunniness of your chosen spot) in their beds, especially for the first couple of years, so there's color right away.

Answer 6

you need to till the dirt up and add some composte. You can plant annuals that will come back every year or wait until the spring and plant seeds.

Answer 7

First till up the place where you want to plant them. Fertilize it and till it again. Then go to planting. Water and watch them grow. Just make sure you buy perennials. Which means they will come back every year.

Answer 8

first you need to determine the type of soil you have,(sandy clay)then you need to amend the soil.i like to use manure and peat moss.i first cut out the flower beds then mix in all the stuff with the original soil.hosta and lilies will grow in almost any soil so start with them.good luck

Answer 9

lol just plant some seed!!:-) i'll do it for ya!

Answer 10

well dumbass you rake a peice of LAND!!!!!!!!
Then you make it soft!
Then put seeds in the ground!
And watch them GROW!!!!!!!!