How I garden on a very challenging piece of land

A friend of mine has been pushing me to make a video about how I garden on my very challenging piece of land.

So here is how I deal with my top 5 challenges:


I'd love to hear what you think!

That was a great video, the information about the no pressure timer was magic since I did not know of them.
Thank you

John C Daley wrote:the information about the no pressure timer was magic

Yeah, that totally is key!  I designed a gravity feed system for our garden, and had to find out about zero pressure timers, too.  We're using this one by Irritec (possibly the worst name for a company).  There only seem to be a couple or few brands of zero-pressure timers available out there.

Irritec Zero Pressure Timer  It's also sold at Dripworks.

We also had to use zero pressure fittings, like the flag drippers in the video and also drip tube that holds the emitters open (rather than requiring pressure to open).

Good video.

John C Daley wrote:That was a great video, the information about the no pressure timer was magic since I did not know of them.
Thank you

Hey thanks!

Kim Goodwin wrote:

John C Daley wrote:the information about the no pressure timer was magic

Yeah, that totally is key!  I designed a gravity feed system for our garden, and had to find out about zero pressure timers, too.  We're using this one by Irritec (possibly the worst name for a company).  There only seem to be a couple or few brands of zero-pressure timers available out there.

Irritec Zero Pressure Timer  It's also sold at Dripworks.

We also had to use zero pressure fittings, like the flag drippers in the video and also drip tube that holds the emitters open (rather than requiring pressure to open).

Good video.

Yeah, gravity fed systems can be tricky to find parts for.

To garden in the challenging piece of land please follow the below tips

Firstly Examine What's Really There
One of the very first tasks is to evaluate the existing attributes.
There are many wonderful native plants. Those who could be hidden in ignored places. They are really not easily changed once removed or destroyed. Diversification is wonderful, and there are many symbiotic relationships in the plant community that we are only now beginning to understand. There are indeed aesthetic considerations. Certain plants, shrubs, as well as plants affect the look of others.
Select the Vegetable patch Dimensions that Best Suits Your Property
Planting can be as simple as a few containers packed with herbs, tomatoes, and peppers, or it can be as sophisticated as brought-up beds that allow for the theater crop. The next level would be a private garden with row crops of beans, tomatoes, peas, chop up, and other delightful items. Finally, for the more audacious, a full-sized garden with rows of aforementioned veggies, as well as corn, eggplants, melons, potatoes, as well as other space-consuming objects.
Determined by the size of your garden, start deciding what tools you'll require.
A tiller could be necessary for bigger gardens, and given the mouthwatering bounty of a full-sized garden, this is a great investment. The size of a garden and the tiller should correspond. A tiny cultivator might suffice for a 500–600 sq ft area, but just a full-sized tiller would've been required for a region of up to half an area of land. Once cultivating density, clay-like soil for the first moment, rear-tine tillers are so much easier to use and will perform much better.
Test and rectify your soil to make sure that the garden thrives on your land.
Organic matter is commonly advantageous to gardens initially. This really is particularly true for massive, nutrient soils. Scraped leaves from the fall could be added. They would then improve soil quality and aid in moisture retention during the drier summertime.
Educate Yourself
If you are not an experienced gardener, seek out a good planting guide.
Think regarding bigger trees and plants as well.
The plantation of fruit trees, grape vines, and shrubs is such zone that is commonly forgotten. Instead of adding only shade trees to the property, consider adding fruit trees such as apples, peaches, plums, and, pears. Together across fence lines, you also can plant blueberries, grape vines, and other comparatively tiny kinds.
Help boost its aesthetic impact with supplemental landscaping and design features.
Apart from gardening, there are innumerable attempts to enhance your land. There are choices for establishing walking trails, water features, and contemplative seating areas. Avoid making the features invasive by enhancing them with plantings like azaleas, native shrubs, and wildflowers. Route trails so that you can enjoy the variety of hardwoods, evergreens, water features, and any other especially attractive features that may be present.