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Most people, who have a house, love to garden often. Whether it is the general upkeep of pulling weeds to more large scale designs, we are here to help you in whatever way possible.

The one thing most people can agree on is the nuisance that pests and bugs are. They eat your plants and or crops and they are an eyesore. Try to stay on top of the problem by looking for warning signs and acting accordingly.

If you have your heart set on growing a specific plant, check to see what growing conditions it requires. Vegetables will need at least 6 hours of sun exposure a day. The same goes for most flowering plants, however there are still many to choose from for a partially shaded site. If you want to start a garden where there is mostly shade, your choices are going to be more limited, but not prohibitive.

Garden design is the art and process of designing and creating plans for layout and planting of gardens and landscapes. Design may be done by the garden owner themselves, or by professionals of varying levels of experience and expertise. It takes a lot more planning than putting a few garden statues in your yard. Most professional garden designers are trained in principles of design and in horticulture, and have an expert knowledge and experience of using plants.

Some professional garden designers are also landscape architects, a more formal level of training that usually requires an advanced degree and often a state license. Many amateur gardeners also attain a high level of experience from extensive hours working in their own gardens, through casual study, serious study in Master Gardener Programs, or by joining gardening clubs.

Take into consideration when the sun hits your site. Afternoon sun will be hotter and more drying than morning sun. Many plants turn their faces toward the sun, so if your view of the garden is from a west window, your flowers may face away from you in the afternoon. Evaluate other elements of exposure such as high, drying winds or heavy foot traffic. A greenhouse can help with this issue. Also, any outdoor birdhouses should be in the shade.

Once you know where you'd like to try your first garden, use a hose or extension cord to try laying it out on the ground. Garden owners have shown an increasing interest in garden design during the late twentieth century, both as enthusiasts of gardening as a hobby, as well as an expansion in the use of professional garden designers.

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