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In many ways, a personal garden is limited only by the constraints of a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination. The vast array of plants and flowers available from all over the world can turn anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yard into a melange of functional spaces; however, there are some practical considerations for choosing the plantings and style that will best suit your environment and the amount of involvement needed in the project. When designing a garden, many homeowners do not know where to begin. Much like decorating the interior of a home, how a garden landscape is executed depends on various factors.

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The foremost consideration when planting a garden should be the climate where the garden will be located. Planting items that are not conducive to growing in certain conditions can be counterintuitive and a waste of money and effort. Prospective gardeners must become familiar with the hardiness zones of their region prior to making any plans. This will help gardeners to determine which types of plants will thrive on their landscape. Once this is determined, examination of the soil and conditions on the property is also helpful. Taking this step will help identify any plant deterrents, such as poor soil quality and pH, as well as any pests that may impede plant growth.

STYLE OF THE HOME

Landscaping designs often tie into the architectural style of a home. For example, an extensive Asian-inspired garden complete with koi pond and bonsai may look odd in front of a log home. Keep architecture in mind when planning a garden so the look of the home you present is cohesive and fits with the community and immediate vicinity.

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Are you a free spirit who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t conform to convention with firm boundaries? Or are you one who likes order and things in their place? Knowing what makes you tick will help you to choose a gardening style that will be easier to maintain and also make you feel comfortable. For example, prairie-style planting or wildflower gardens are dramatic ways to create natural points of color over a large area. In these styles, most plants are allowed to grow as they may. Those who like a dreamy, ethereal feel to their gardens may be inspired by cottage designs, where generously filled borders overflow into a flower and foliage paradise. If you are more inclined to follow the rules and like an orderly landscape, a parterre, or formal planting bed, may be more your style. When carefully pruned, box hedging can show off symmetry and geometry in your space. Some people are more focused on the accents in their gardens than on the plants themselves. Modern architecture pairs well with a contemporary style that blends minimalist accents and easy-to-maintain plants. Although you can change plants in your garden, investing in a garden that you will be happy with for a long time can be a costly venture. You may want to consult a landscape architect or local nursery to find the plants and trees that fit with your design and lifestyle. These experts can also instruct you in how to maintain all of your hard work and when to expect the full impact of your new landscape to take form. Homeowners can browse ideas for gardens in magazines and online, but ultimately it will be up to their personal design preferences and the climate where their home is located to determine which garden will look and grow best.

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Greenhouses are a great place for gardeners to hone their crafts, but they can also be expensive. Here are some things gardeners should consider before building or buying a greenhouse:

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stature. The size of a greenhouse depends on the gardener and the amount of property available. Larger greenhouses can be breathtaking, but the homeowner in you might not want a greenhouse to dominate your entire property. In addition, if your planting plans are relatively modest, a bigger greenhouse probably doesn’t make much sense.

COST: Greenhouses can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. If you want a large greenhouse but can only afford a small one, then it might be best to keep saving money until you can afford one that meets your needs. USE: If you plan to use the greenhouse just during the standard gardening seasons, then you won’t need to heat it. If you are like most greenhouse owners, however, and want to use the greenhouse year-round, you will need to heat the interior. In addition, those who want to keep gardening during the dog days of summer will have to ventilate the greenhouse. Consider the use and the potential cost of a year-round greenhouse before making your decision. LOCATION: The greenhouse will need to be in a place on the property that gets lots of sun. Before buying or building a greenhouse, choose an area on the property where plants will thrive. If that area is currently used for something else, ask yourself and those who share the home with you if converting that part of the property to a greenhouse is something they can all live with.

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Compost tea is more effective than traditional compost. All over North America and the United Kingdom, gardeners have jumped on board the compost tea bandwagon. Compost tea is a fertilizer created by steeping compost in water mixed with sugar in brewing kits. The mixture is allowed to sit and aerate to encourage beneficial organism growth before it is sprayed on plants. According to supporters, compost tea suppresses disease and boosts plant yields; however, there is no evidence to suggest that compost tea works any better than adding compost in its normal state to the soil. In fact, leaving buckets of the “tea” around to ferment could actually create a breeding ground for E. coli and other bacteria.

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Water droplets and sunshine lead to burnt leaves. Gardeners have been told to resist watering their plants during the hottest times of the day. Many assume it’s because water droplets on leaves will magnify the sun’s rays and burn the leaves. According to Dr. Gabor Horvath at the Eoetvoes University in Budapest, water droplets will rarely damage plants because the drops are too close to the leaves to cause burning before they evaporate. The reason that watering during the hottest points of the day is not advised is that water evaporates and gets wasted.

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800-887-7555

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127 Doe Run Rd., Manheim, PA

23 Pleasant Valley Rd. Ephrata, PA 17522

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APRIL 10-18, 2015 STOREWIDE SAVINGS! Furniture at Ephrata and Quarryville Locations

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EPHRATA SHOWROOM

1717 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522 (2 Miles West of Ephrata on Route 322)