Building a Backyard Garden

I am thinking about building multiple gardens in my backyard. I think raised gardens are the best way to go. My backyard needs a lot of work and my research tells me that building a few gardens are a great way to start. When I first moved into my house it needed a lot of yard work. Since moving in 3 years ago I have remodeled the front yard by planting new flowers, adding bark dust and even a nice area of loose rock. It is now time to attack the backyard. The first step includes killing all the blackberry bushes that have once again grown back and also choosing the perfect areas for my gardens. After I choose the spots I will need to dig up some dirt to form solid foundations.

Next comes choosing what will go in my gardens. I would like to grow squash, cucumbers and lettuce. I feel like I am always going to the store for fresh ingredients when I could save time and money by having them in my own backyard. I am so excited for my new gardens! I plan on starting them in the next week or two depending on the weather! It rains a lot where I am, so it may be a couple of weeks before I can get to work.

I will keep you all posted how my gardens turn out!