Expanding Your Garden with Microclimates

Using microclimates is used to create highly delectable edibles integrated in elegant productive way…the Agriscaping way. Using microclimates helps to maximize your beauty and productivity in every part of your yard, from full sun to full shade and everywhere in between. In this blog we are going to go over what each of the microclimates are.

In the photo you will see an H. This H represents any structure, tree or wall. The letters A-F represent different microclimate zones. Each zone receives different types and amount of sunlight, which determines what plants can grow there.

Zone A is on the North and West walls. This provides morning sun and afternoon shade. This area is great for herbs and heat-sensitive plants.

Zone B is the North wall. This provides morning and afternoon sun. This is a great location to grow traditional plants that are in your areas planting chart.

Zone C is the North and East Walls. This provides morning shade and HOT afternoon sun. This area will help to extend your fall harvest.

Zone D is the South and East walls. This provides morning shade and partial afternoon sun. This is great to grow sweet greens all summer long.

Zone E is the South wall. This provides filtered/reflective morning and afternoon sun. This is great for growing strawberries in the desert southwest.

Zone F is the South and West walls. This provides morning and afternoon shade. This is great for summer greens, edible ferns, and strawberry guava.

Using the above microclimates to plan out your garden can be very effective. If you are interested in having a microclimate map drawn up of your yard you can schedule a consultation at https://agriscaping.com/professional-landscape-service