I think I'm going to have to remove most of the trees in order to make this work so that I
- have access to sunshine,
- don't have to constantly pluck pinestraw out of my crop,
- can lay out the garden in organized rows.
One of the things I'm going to have to figure out is how to manage the garden. I'm considering putting up stand-alone sections of fence to provide a path for the vine-like plants. Is this a good idea? If I do this, should I orient the sections north-south or east-west?
I'm also considering putting fence up all around the edge of the property but not using it for plant support. The main rationale behind this is that I will need to be able to manage the neighbor's weeds such as English Ivy and the like crossing into the garden. Has this been a concern for anyone else?
I need to find a cheap source for containers because I won't be able to afford the containers at Lowe's, Home Depot, or Walmart.
2 comments:
Depending on what portion of your yard you're using for your suburban gardening, if you plan on using the entire yard, this may not work. If you don't want to put fencing up all around the yard (which, by the way is a good idea not only to help control the neighbors' weeds, but also, if you intend on planting fruits, vegetables, or plants that might attract cats, dogs, etc. it is a way to protect your suburban gaden). Okay so that was rather long, back to what I was saying, I would dig an area approximately 8 inches out from the fence, lay down weed barriers, and then top it with river rock or something of the sort that is natural to the environment. It will control the weeds and prevent them from invading your yard; however, as you know, English Ivy is a climber so that technique wouldn't work for English Ivy.
Your best bet as far as English Ivy is, indeed, fencing. However, you're still going to have to maintain the English Ivy. What I would do is promote English Ivy growth OVER the fencing (depending on what fencing you get) to help hide the fencing and make your suburban homestead look more "natural."
(P.S. You will have to dig down slightly if putting in weed barrier and topping with river rock due to root systems)
Thanks! That's helpful info.
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