A Quick Foreword
This is the first writings of someone who is, quite admittedly, not qualified to be considered an expert on either fish or plants but as I consider them to be a rather diverting hobby (and in this day and age everyone is allowed their opinions to be expressed) I feel the need to share my experiences so that others may find some answers and avoid my mistakes. Here’s a good way to start any project you’re just dying to embark upon.
- Plan
- Measure
- Plan Some More
- Do
And by "Plan" I mean: 1) Draw some sketches of what you want. 2) Go to the store and look at what’s available as well as price what you think you’ll get. 3) Make a budget. As my boyfriend is fond of reminding me, "You don’t have the money to do everything in your head." Nor do I think anyone has the strength to do everything they’d like to do.
Measuring (as evinced by the rule to "measure twice and cut once") is absolutely essential to any project. Knowing your space is crucial to planning it out.
"But I’m just putting a couple of pots on my deck. Why do I need to measure?"
Because, Silly, if you put pots that are too big out there you’ll have a wonderful garden you can’t enjoy because it’s taking up the room you’d enjoy it in. Conversely, if it’s too small it won’t be near as wonderful as you’d like or downright sad.