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Some rules of city gardens.

A common misconception when people begin their gardening endevours are to be as creative as possible and do whatever they want. The problem with this is that the gardener doesn't live in the country and has neighbors, neighbors that you must be thoughtful of. Some common things to keep in mind when creating your city oasis would include: Don't kill the animals! Although some critters may be a nuesence and keep eating your veggies, most cities look very bad on killing these criiters. Compost piles are a good idea, but may not be allowed. Keep it under control, you may want that wild Africa look, but does your neighbor or the city? These are just some basic things to keep in mind while constructing your garden and every city has different rules so be sure to look them up for your city. Here is a link to some helpful hints and tips of your green get away http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/urban/gardening-laws.htm

Rooftop Gardens and Balconies

One common solution to urban gardening is using rooftops and balconies. People living in the city may decide to have elaborate rooftop gardens where others may have a few potted plants and maybe a small tree. The choice is up to the gardner and his wallet size.

Gadening in the city.

Often people think of gardens as big elaborate areas full of fruits, vegetables or even spices. Well people living in the city also enjoy having plants for many various reasons. One problem city folk may face that rural don't when trying to start a garden is space. In this blog I will show you how people living in the city are able to have amazing gardens while using clever ways of being efficient with space. Also here is a link to keep interested garderners up to date on city gardening tips http://www.gardengirltv.com/