• Measure your space and determine how large you want the garden to be.
• Consider how much sun your backyard garden will get. Is it in the shade because of trees or fencing? Choose plants for the garden accordingly.
• Take pictures of the backyard from different angles for reference. Its helpful to take the pictures with you when shopping for plants and decorations.
• Use stakes at the corners of the proposed garden plot to create a visual reference.
• Leave enough space for pathways around the garden and through it depending on the size for accessibility.
• Remove rocks, big trees and bushes.
• Keep your tools at hand and ready to use. Keep tools clean and sharpened and put away after use.
• Research watering methods. Decide if you are willing to drag a hose around the garden during long dry spells to water your plants everyday or would you be better off with an automatic drip system.
• If you are going to use a roto-tiller, avoid using rocks for pathways through or around the garden.
• Researching crop yields and planting times before purchasing seeds or plants will help give you the garden of your dreams.
