Some time later it was found that certain plants had the ability to attract and to maintain populations of beneficial insects. There is now an appreciation that combinations of plant materials contribute to the overall content and working of the garden's ecosystem. This sub-section is about the use of companion plants and their contributions to the garden. Really good garden soils don't just happen. They are crafted by the gardener working with nature.
Quality is a function of the content and the texture.
The texture should be open enough to just accommodate penetration by air, water, and living organisms that sub-section and just closed enough for proper drainage. Introduction to Garden Layout Garden design is normally only considered in the context of the esthetics or look of the garden but design is also an important element in the performance of the garden as well. This is particularly true in the case of the organic garden. The job of keeping the garden clean can be made easier or more difficult as a result of design. Over-crowding, a function of poor design, hinders the gardener's efforts to keep the garden clean.