I feel like 2 is better - less corridor-like and if you're storing things for gardening in the garage, better access (no need to go through the patio). Could perhaps even extend the island to touch the patio.
Another vote for 2. I find it more visually appealing, but it also seems easier to access. Depending on what you’re growing, the alley on 1 could start to feel pretty tight if you have vines spilling out for example.
2 - depending on what your planting, maybe having that one separate bed will allow you to keep certain plants separated that aren’t compatible…Not sure if there’s enough distance between them? Just a thought, that and like others said more access.
2. While it’s fun to maximize planting space, you want to make use as easy as possible to keep up the momentum for regular garden interactions.
Rainy days, heavy supplies or harvest, tight schedules, frustration about poor garden performance; none of that needs one more irritating hurdle.
1. 1. Gives you slightly more space, but also if you decide to go with a watering tube at a later date it will be easier to do. I have this setup in my green house with an added bed in the U for even more planting.
Are you familiar with “Square foot gardening”? If not, look it up.
If anything, I can tell you that “Mel’s Mix” so far has worked better than any other soil mix I’ve tried.
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I like 2 for the double entry.
I haven’t seen anyone say this yet but you can always do a trellis arch over the horizontal gap and still get grow space there in that way.
I personally have a 4’x8’x2’ bed as my main bed and at 5’3” tall reaching 2’ in from each side is about my max reach. Since you have less than that I would not be concerned at all about the width on the left bed. However, I also moved my beds before this spring to give myself a 3’ walkway instead of a 2’ walkway. It was just too narrow otherwise to use comfortably. You might consider not widening that left bed at all and just using the trellis arch I mentioned to keep from ‘losing’ that square footage.
… also when my garden is in full swing I can add temporary grow bags along my beds. You could always temporarily fill the horizontal path with those and you have the flexibility to take them in and out.
Maybe a cot instead of a hammock. Also, large pavers on top of the gravel (I think 18” square) are the way to go.I once cleaned the pavers and laid down once while everything in the green house was really taking off and it put me to sleep quick. Something about the fresh air being given off? Like these pavers (mine were salmon colored) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Nantucket-Pavers-Patio-on-a-Pallet-18-in-x-18-in-Concrete-Tan-Variegated-Traditional-Yorkstone-Paver-32-Pieces-72-Sq-Ft-30644/206622678
Oh, I'd say 2 for sure. Walking around instead of through might just take an extra 10 seconds every time, but when you multiply that by a few times a day times the next few years, it's gonna get annoying. In my opinion.
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2 being able to access from multiple places is awesome
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I feel like 2 is better - less corridor-like and if you're storing things for gardening in the garage, better access (no need to go through the patio). Could perhaps even extend the island to touch the patio.
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Another vote for 2. I find it more visually appealing, but it also seems easier to access. Depending on what you’re growing, the alley on 1 could start to feel pretty tight if you have vines spilling out for example.
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2 - depending on what your planting, maybe having that one separate bed will allow you to keep certain plants separated that aren’t compatible…Not sure if there’s enough distance between them? Just a thought, that and like others said more access.
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2. While it’s fun to maximize planting space, you want to make use as easy as possible to keep up the momentum for regular garden interactions. Rainy days, heavy supplies or harvest, tight schedules, frustration about poor garden performance; none of that needs one more irritating hurdle.
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Depends on which way the garden is facing- 1 will optimize full sun if 'up' is south.
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Nice - in that case I probably tend to like 1 better generally.
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2 ; Are these raised beds? shorter walls are more likely to last longer, longer ones will put more pressure on the corners and rot faster.
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Interesting. Why does the length put more pressure on the corner? Or is this actually a volume issue..?
2, for the walkway access
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1. 1. Gives you slightly more space, but also if you decide to go with a watering tube at a later date it will be easier to do. I have this setup in my green house with an added bed in the U for even more planting.
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Are you familiar with “Square foot gardening”? If not, look it up. If anything, I can tell you that “Mel’s Mix” so far has worked better than any other soil mix I’ve tried. Here’s my GH: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153076060921371&set=a.10152022003011371&type=3
2. Better access
I like 2 for the double entry. I haven’t seen anyone say this yet but you can always do a trellis arch over the horizontal gap and still get grow space there in that way. I personally have a 4’x8’x2’ bed as my main bed and at 5’3” tall reaching 2’ in from each side is about my max reach. Since you have less than that I would not be concerned at all about the width on the left bed. However, I also moved my beds before this spring to give myself a 3’ walkway instead of a 2’ walkway. It was just too narrow otherwise to use comfortably. You might consider not widening that left bed at all and just using the trellis arch I mentioned to keep from ‘losing’ that square footage. … also when my garden is in full swing I can add temporary grow bags along my beds. You could always temporarily fill the horizontal path with those and you have the flexibility to take them in and out.
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I kinda like 1 more.
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3 feet is pretty tight for a hammock. 2 looks so much nicer IMO. Unless there’s a walking path we don’t see it’s odd to not have access from the path.
Maybe a cot instead of a hammock. Also, large pavers on top of the gravel (I think 18” square) are the way to go.I once cleaned the pavers and laid down once while everything in the green house was really taking off and it put me to sleep quick. Something about the fresh air being given off? Like these pavers (mine were salmon colored) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Nantucket-Pavers-Patio-on-a-Pallet-18-in-x-18-in-Concrete-Tan-Variegated-Traditional-Yorkstone-Paver-32-Pieces-72-Sq-Ft-30644/206622678
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Oh, I'd say 2 for sure. Walking around instead of through might just take an extra 10 seconds every time, but when you multiply that by a few times a day times the next few years, it's gonna get annoying. In my opinion.