With spring around the corner, many people are developing a desire to garden. For some, getting into the garden for the first time can be overwhelming. Which crops should you grow? How much time does a garden require? Thoughts like these make it less likely you’ll invest in any lawn tractors anytime soon.
Luckily, even beginners have a chance of growing a healthy garden. Here are some tips to get you on the right track.
When it comes to healthy plants, location is essential. For one, it’s important to place your plants in a place where they get enough sun. Some plants need a minimum of six hours a day to survive. In addition to placing them near sunlight, it’s important you can see the crops.
Garden visibility inspires action while hidden gardens are easily forgotten about. If necessary, grow potted indoor plants to make paying attention easier.
The soil you should use depends on your planting style. For instance, if you’re planting in the ground, it’s best to use a mixture of all purpose gardening soil with ground soil to encourage proper draining and nutrient absorption.
For raised beds, there are brands that sell soil for this growing method. While these seem like minor details, they can make or break the success of your garden, especially if you’re inexperienced. To reduce weed growth, adding mulch is also beneficial.
As the saying goes, timing is everything. Planting crops prematurely or too late can cause major issues. Research your town’s last average frost dates to decrease your chances of killing your crops. It’s also wise to research the first average fall frost dates. This information gives you an idea of when to harvest or move thriving crops to a warmer location.
Plants need water to survive. However, many beginners don’t understand that there’s a plant-watering protocol. During the seedling phase, your crops need to be regularly watered to avoid drying. As your plants grow larger, they require less water.
Transplanted crops require similar watering until they have established roots. Over time, characteristics like soil type, humidity, and weather play a role in how much water your plants need.
Gardening can be intimidating. However, with the proper research, care, and consistency, even an inexperienced gardener can develop a green thumb.
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