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You have a few weeks before you can plant anything, so plan on! :)

Start doing your sun survey now. You can get the general pattern. If your soil is not frozen, you can do a pH test now too. I tend to order plants and seeds based on , "Oh! That looks tasty/pretty!" So I know a bit about lack of impulse control when it comes to gardens. I try to remember that...

I would start looking for this information the beginning of April. Put a stone or a stick or some kind of marker where you will plant each berry bush (or whatever). Something big enough that you can see it from a few yards away. You need a sunny day for this experiment. Walk by early in the...

Thank you for be so conscientious. You could post pictures here on BYC and ask for feedback and input. Another helpful exercise: Make a "sun map" of any area where you want to plant something. Unless it's in an open field, almost any area will have periods of sun and shade. For instance, the...

One thing you need to look at before planting is what kind of soil each type of berry needs. For instance, blueberries like very acidic soil, pH 4.5-5.5. I have some blueberries, and lots of oak trees/leaves, so I assumed my soil was acidic. I got very few berries, so I tested the soil. 7.0! I...