Windbreaks should be semi permeable and allow some air through because solid walls or fences can create damaging turbulence on the lee side of the structure. It is better to disrupt the flow of wind rather than stop it. In windy gardens a windbreak is absolutely essential.
Shelter from winds is often underestimated but makes a huge difference in the yield of your vegetables, research has shown that even protection from light winds can increase yield by up to 30%.
Keep an eye on cold mornings for patches of mist that linger in hollows, this will indicate a possible problem area.Ĭold air also flows downhill like water and will pool if it meets an obstruction, if frost is an issue at a point in a fence or hedge, opening a gap can allow it to drain away. You should also try to avoid frost pockets which are areas where cold air collects and can lead to very hard frosts on cold nights. Tree roots sneak into the well fed soil of your vegetable beds and will take both moisture and nutrients from your crops. As a rule of thumb, tree roots will spread out the same distance from the trunk as the height of the tree so probably a lot further than you think. You should also take into account the spread of tree roots and avoid placing beds within their catchment area. If possible you should avoid shade cast by buildings or trees (though I accept this may not be that easy in urban gardens).
#Vegetable garden layout plans and spacing full
Most vegetables will need at least 6 hours sun in a day to do well with a full day of sun being preferable. Your vegetable garden should ideally be in full sun yet sheltered from strong winds.
I have had a few emails over the last couple of weeks looking for advice on starting a vegetable garden from scratch so I thought we would have a good look at it today, I hope that some of it will be helpful. No doubt most of you have your gardens all beautifully prepared for the Spring and are raring to go but there may be some of you who are looking at expanding your garden or starting a brand new vegetable plot.
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