Spring is near

I planted potatoes and onions this week, hoping weather will stay warm. If not, I will have to cover with plastic to insure they don't freeze. I know most people don't think of a vegetable garden as part of landscaping, but it can be very attractive if done with an eye on surrounding plants and/or planting to enhance this part of your yard. A good idea is marigolds near your garden...they will help keep your garden pest-free. Besides that, they are very pretty. My goal is to have an arbor leading into garden area with vines on either side as a natural wall. This will make this part of yard blend in with plans for surrounding area. It's very easy to do also. Just have a post on either side of arbor and another post as far on either side as you want vines to grow. Then you can just add a couple of strings of wiring, one at top and one about 2 feet off the ground. If you want it over 6 foot, I would suggest a 3rd wire about midway. These strings of wire will give your vine support as it grows and help you to train the direction of growth. Find a fast growing, dense vine such as wisteria or trumpet vine. This will add color and a lot of interest. It will also help protect your garden from strong winds during stormy weather. An added bonus to this is hummingbirds, they will love feeding on the blooms of these vines. See, now you have your own vegetable garden, a beautiful "living wall" and the most fascinating little birds. A small bench inside this garden area will give you a place to sit and watch the birds as you admire the fruits of your labor.
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