I want to build a garden in the backyard - where do I start?
My mom is ill and I want her to have a nice place she can go and sit outside in her backyard - I want to make her a garden with a fountain - but where do I start?? What resources are there to making your own garden - I also thought about putting in a pond... (also there are only rocks in the backyard now)
thanks!!
what is the exposure of your back yard? We have 1 large tree over the area I would put her space - it is in the corner of the yard with a wooden fence on each side.
do you have any shade trees? one
and what climate zone do you live in? We are in Northern California
Does your mom enjoy gardening, or is this just to be a place for her to sit and enjoy? Since she is disabled and she has never done gardening - this will just be a pretty place she can sit outside and enjoy.
I hope this helps more!
Thanks!!
oh - and they are small gray gravel rocks
this is a great thing you are doing for your mom,i'am sure she will enjoy it .there are some very good answers here. check your soil ph,and use mulch.i made a small pond i used an old washing machine pump.you may thank about starting a compost pile.good luck and give your mom my best !
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