You might want to grow a lovely garden, but you might be reluctant because you don’t think you have a green thumb. The truth is that even if that is true, you can still have a beautiful garden. You just need to know the right things to do, and this article can help you with that. Keep reading!
1. Start with healthy plants. You may be tempted to start with seeds because you think that is the natural order of things, but if you are really not sure about your ability to grow plants, it might be best to start with some that are already growing. That can give you the confidence to know that you can keep them growing; after all, you can see that they are healthy already, all you have to do is maintain them.
2. Look at the root ball before you take a plant home. The roots should not seem congested; they should look healthy. Even if your plant looks good, the roots need to look better. Make sure to look at them before you buy.
3. Buy a variety of different plants. This is a great idea because different plants have different needs. You will be able to gauge your skill when you have more than one type of plant to care for. You may eventually find you do best with one type of plant, but to start assume you can do equally well with a number of them.
4. Soak plants in water before planting. Let them soak up all the water they can before you put them in the earth. This will give them a chance to get a good drink and prepare themselves for their new environment.
5. Test your soil. Sometimes, people who are unsuccessful with gardens blame themselves, when it is really the soil’s fault. Get a pH test and test your soil. Then make sure that your region is appropriate for growing the plants you have.
6. Keep watering your new plants for a while. When you have just planted, it is imperative that you give them enough water to really thrive. That usually means watering them even more than you find to be normal. The increased watering at first will help them take root in their new environment so they can grow stronger.
7. Ask for help if you need it. You are not in this alone. Join a gardening forum online or one in your community. A group can help answer any questions you have, and give you the support that you need to grow a really beautiful garden.
8. Spend time in your garden. Get out there plenty of times to make sure there is not a problem and to fix any problems you find.
After reading this article you can be more confident about your ability to grow a garden. You just have to make sure your garden has enough water, light and soil, and you can get started the right way–use the tips laid out here to take your garden even further.