Every gardener dreams of having a thriving garden. For some, this is a reality, for some it isn’t. If you want to achieve your dream of a beautiful garden, there are a few things to learn. Cultivating a garden is time consuming, but it is also rewarding. This article should help you to learn a little more about the process of creating a beautiful garden, and having fun in the process!
Your plants will respond better to gradual changes of environment. At first, only leave them outside for a brief period of time. Throughout the week, you should increase a little at a time how long you have them outside. By the week’s end, your plants should then be ready for the big move!
Learn about plant varieties so you can choose the ones with the best yields. A disease-resistant hybrid plant can be a good option to consider over a more traditional variety due to its tendency to produce higher yields.
Keep your plants thriving through the winter by bringing them inside. Your best bet would be try to save the best or most hearty plants. Carefully dig near the roots and transfer those plants into a flower pot.
Deciduous shrubs should be protected from the elements. Tender, potted shrubs must be protected when the weather is cold. First tie together the tops; then take a sheet or blanket and loosely shroud the wigwam. This method is superior to covering plants in plastic, because air can freely circulate, which prevents rotting.
A great garden starts from the seeds and not from the plants. When starting a new garden, the most environmentally friendly way is to start from seed. Most nurseries use plastic containers to grow seedling. This plastic is seldom recycled, so most is dumped in landfills. Be kind to the environment and start your garden with seeds or purchase young plants from nurseries that use organic packaging materials.
If you’re going to grow peas, start them indoors before putting them in the ground outside. Planting them inside helps the seeds germinate better. You will also have hardy seedlings that will be able to resist disease and pests much better. The seedlings can then be transplanted outside after becoming strong enough to withstand the elements.
With these tips, you’re better equipped to grow the most beautiful garden you can imagine. In learning how to create your dream garden, you’ll also be growing as a person. That’s because learning how to nurture your plants will not only help you reach the goal of having a great garden, but it will help you learn to nurture yourself.
Originally posted 2013-06-18 08:09:56.
