Hi, I just moved into a townhouse in need of a lot of TLC, including the garden. The space is approx 20 feet by 30 feet. It is a mess. It is filled with unknow plants and shrubs that look to be in very poor shape. The grass is more like mud. My quesiton, where do i even start...I know little to nothing about gardening but I do know that i want to create a space that is pleasant to spend time in. Oh and on top of it, I don't have a ton of money. Any suggestions would be helpful, Thanks so much for your time.
A place to start might be to identify the plants which are already there. If you post photos you may also get input about how to deal with them. It would probably be wise to wait until there are leaves so that identification is easier. Gardening need not be expensive and can even save you cash is you grow herbs and veggies. Good luck. Margaret
Welcome Kareberry, I would also map out the site on paper, and plan just what you want to plant where, keeping in mind heights for some plants, exposure, ie full or part sun, raised beds are perfect for veggies (1m x 5m) with room to walk between each bed, used lumber may be available if you check Craigslist etc, then hopefully your costs are minimized. Seeds can be expensive, I save the seeds from veggies over the winter, they may not do as well as proven winners for our climate, but with the carefully planting, in each micro climate created, I always obtain harvestable crops. Store bought Cantaloupe saved seed is not a winner in our cooler climate. A hot bed or cold frame is very helpful for seedlings and transplants, protects the nightshade family(tomato/peppers/eggplants) from cool damp weather...up to late June... Have fun, and take your time planning, and do the hard work in stages....
