Start Preparing Your Garden for Fall

Coral Gables luxury homes

Did you know that 78 million households in America grow gardens?

Florida residents who’ve never considered a garden really should think again. Not only does Florida have one of the best growing seasons in the entire country, adding a garden to Coral Gables luxury homes or other location is easy! Not only can you expect high yields, but you will be enjoy the fruits of your labor more than you know!

Raised Beds versus In-Ground Beds

Since Coral Gables luxury homes are in the heart of South Florida, the warm climate is a definite plus for a healthy garden whether it is a raised bed or in-ground bed.

Raised Beds

Raised beds are often used in the colder climates because their soils warm faster so spring planting can start earlier. But for Florida residents, like owners of Coral Gables luxury homes, there is no need to worry about the soil temperature for their spring planting since it is ideal all year long.

There are some general benefits from raised bed gardening that even Coral Gables luxury homes and their owners may enjoy, such as higher ground level. With a raised bed, you won’t have to bend over so far to tend to the garden, which is great for the back.

Raised beds also are less likely to have issues with soil becoming compacted and hard to dig into. Drainage will be better and since it is contained, there is a less chance for weeds to take over the bed or pests to invade and munch away the harvest.

In-Ground Beds

Unlike colder areas of the country, hot climate properties, like Coral Gables luxury homes, don’t need to worry about freezing cold soils. In fact, in-ground beds may be preferable because they require less watering.

What’s great about an in-ground bed is that it doesn’t need anything to be built since you will just till the ground wherever you decide to plant. This means it can be less costly, but it also means you might have to contend with weeds that will more easily creep into the garden bed.

Coral Gables luxury homes with in-ground beds also almost guarantees that children and pets will probably walk through it since it is at ground level. Of course, you could build a fence around to prevent this intrusion, but then your costs are back up for the lumber or wire expense.

Important Considerations

Before digging in and changing the landscape of Coral Gables luxury homes, consider the following:

Where to place the garden: This may be determined by the specific space you have available. If you have a few options, look for the sunniest spot possible.
What’s the right size: If you decide to use a raised bed or planter, it will need to be at least 6 inches deep, although 12 inches deep is better for roots. Keep in mind you will need room to work in the space. Most home gardens range anywhere from 2 to 4 feet up to the ideal length of 8 to 12 feet.

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