Size does not matter in having your first garden at home

Many house owners with small areas refuse to consider having a garden as they think that their space is not capable to hold such a beautiful masterpiece inside their backyard. However, building construction firm Argus Builders believe that it is not in the size of your yard that matters when it comes to building your house garden. It is on careful planning with the best contractor.

Davao base construction Firm Argus Builders Project Engineer June Gemang said a garden provides the opportunity to make a positive environmental impact. A compost pile allows you to recycle certain kitchen and yard waste products into a nutrient-rich additive for the garden. This reduces the waste you produce and provides natural fertilizer for your plants.

“​​ While they may have a significant space advantage, gardening in small spaces is still rewarding—perhaps even more so, since you must think carefully about how you want to use the available space,” Engr. Gemang said. 

With that said, she gave five tips for small space gardening, all of which are sure to make your gardening experience a fruitful one.

CHOOSE PLANTS CAREFULLY

She said a good portion of your potential gardening success when you are working with a small space is, of course, what you choose to plant. 

“For instance, herbs are fantastic to plant in a window box, whereas trying to plant a sprawling fruit like cantaloupe is pretty much impossible,” Engr. Gemang explained.

One should also consider the amount of space you have and do your research about what you can plant, based on the type of garden you want to have like fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers. 

Even if you have a backyard, you might not have enough room for a garden, she added.

Growing plants in containers and hanging baskets is the perfect solution for any porch, patio or balcony that’s seriously strapped for space.

BUILD A VERTICAL GARDEN

“When most of us think about gardens we think about the horizontal space and what fruit we might plant next to another,” Engr. Gemang said.

However, this space is often at a premium for small space gardeners. Their power is in vertical space! Consider repurposing items like a canvas shoe rack or constructing a vertical garden tower. You can even use items like clean plastic containers.

She added that when you are working with a small amount of space, you must get creative with where you are actually going to have your garden. In fact, having multiple tiny gardens is often a great way to plant more fruits, vegetables, et cetera, than you might initially think you can. 

CREATE A BALCONY GARDEN BOX

If you have a balcony in your house, Engr. Gemang said you have prime real estate for a small space garden! You can, of course, use a hanging box on the railing. However, you can also build a garden box so you can actually use some of the floorings on your balcony for your garden.

Even though the space is smaller, one of these will mimic a larger garden, meaning you can plant many of the same things in it as you would in a large garden with carrots, beans, and tomatoes. You just have to design your box with the things you wish to plant in mind and remember the recommended spacing between plants for each.

Whether how big or small your planned garden is, it would be best to seek advice from an expert. Argus Builders is one of the professionals in Davao City who has been known for landscaping, pond making, and pool building with the complete set of people who can translate your imagination to real outputs.

Make sure to choose the world-class design and build construction company Argus Builders. Reach us now at info@argusbuilders.com or call us at +639176267175 NOW.