5 Gardening Tips You Wish You Had Known All Along
There are few things better than enjoying a nice outdoor time in your garden, especially when the weather gets warm. But if your garden offers more weeds than flowers, you’ll probably not be motivated to spend time there. But all hope is not lost, and in this article, we will take a look at some gardening tips you wish you had known.
What to grow
Before you dash off to the gardening store and start eyeing those beautiful plants and succulents, you first need to know about your garden’s hardiness zone. The hardiness zones basically tell you what kind of plants you can grow in your garden and whether to expect them to survive throughout the year. This information should help determine what kinds of plants to go shopping for.
Water smartness
A lot of people end up soaking their gardens and their plants with too much water in an attempt to make their plants healthy. Plants do need water to stay healthy, but there is such a thing as too much water. Instead of watering for so many minutes every morning, you should instead, water ‘deep’ once every week. This means that if you are using sprinkles, you need to turn them on once every week. As to the quantity of water to provide, make sure that your garden gets about one inch of water. You can learn more about the specific needs of plants in your own garden through horticulture courses online, which will endow you with more in-depth gardening knowledge. Sure, this may feel intense, but it will give you the best results when it comes to maximizing your gardening expertise.
A green lawn is the best lawn.
Don’t we all love the touch of a lush green lawn? However, the problem is that it takes some work to keep it looking green and beautiful. Lawn maintenance is essential to keeping life in your garden and should be taken care of all year long – especially during the hot months of Summer. Ensure that you do mow your lawn as often as you need to and correctly. During Summer, your lawn should measure at least 4 inches in height, as the extra height will enable the grass to retain more moisture under the sun. Depending on the size of your garden (or if you do not have enough time to mow your garden), you can always opt for professional lawn care services.
The magic of garbage
There are so many things that you would ordinarily toss away that can be used in your garden to enhance your soil or get rid of pests. So, before tossing all your food scraps into the trash bin, find out which ones can add value to your garden and help boost your plants’ growth. You can also try setting up a compost pile to provide a constant fertilizer source to your garden soil.
No backyard space?
The fact that your home or apartment does not come with a backyard space does not mean that you cannot do a little vegetable planting. There are lots of plants that you can grow either on your balcony or by your windows. Just make sure that they get all the sunlight they need. You can grow lettuce, herbs, carrots, or other vegetables as potted plants to add some luster to your home.