Thank you for sharing these helpful guidelines, Julie! We, too transformed our dull yard into a beautiful space that we really enjoy, one year and one garden at a time. Our little five acre farmstead had a small grove of old trees, but not a single shrub, ornamental tree, plant or bulb in sight! Our first winter on the property I drew up an overall plan and formed one garden at a time. The hardest space was a 30' x 30' Potager, but it is a view that we enjoy the most, every single day!
Very similar to my process here! We inherited these large old trees, which are such a gift, but there was nothing in the mid and lower regions. We have planted hundreds of understory trees and shrubs here. And it is working! It definitely makes the whole place more inviting to people and birds alike. 🌿
What an enviable garden! Thanks for the tips.
Thanks Lisa <3
Thank you for sharing these helpful guidelines, Julie! We, too transformed our dull yard into a beautiful space that we really enjoy, one year and one garden at a time. Our little five acre farmstead had a small grove of old trees, but not a single shrub, ornamental tree, plant or bulb in sight! Our first winter on the property I drew up an overall plan and formed one garden at a time. The hardest space was a 30' x 30' Potager, but it is a view that we enjoy the most, every single day!
Very similar to my process here! We inherited these large old trees, which are such a gift, but there was nothing in the mid and lower regions. We have planted hundreds of understory trees and shrubs here. And it is working! It definitely makes the whole place more inviting to people and birds alike. 🌿
Beautiful and such a comprehensive guide.
Very kind - thank you! 🙏🌿