As food costs rise, and many of us find ourselves in the midst of a quarantine, it’s becoming less desirable to head out to the grocery store for food. More and more people are choosing to grow their own garden in the comfort of their backyard. Not only can backyard gardens save you a considerable amount of money, but it can also be much better for your health.
When you’re in charge of growing your own produce, you can avoid all sorts of chemicals and pesticides that you may be otherwise consuming. However, just because you have a compost pile doesn’t mean you’re necessarily ready to be a gardener.
There are all sorts of tricks and tips that can make your gardening venture a successful one. Take a look at some of the best tips for a successful garden in your own backyard.
NOT EVERY LOCATION IS IDEAL
Just because you find a patch of ground with dirt in it, doesn’t mean that it’s suitable for growing a garden. Before you commit to an area of your yard that you hope to plant seeds in, it’s important that you do your research on what a garden requires.
Your soil composition plays an important role as well as how much sun your garden receives. Planting a garden in a shaded area of your yard won’t likely yield the best results.
Lastly, if there is a storm, is there anything placed near your garden that could fall over and destroy your plants? All of these factors are important to consider when choosing the perfect spot to grow.
WATER CONSISTENTLY
Just like you need water every day, so do plants. It’s important that you water every day by giving just the right amount. However, don’t go overboard, or you could find yourself with root rot. One of the most common problems that beginner gardeners have is finding the perfect balance between too much and too little water.
PLANT YOUR SEEDS CORRECTLY
One of the most important things you can do to ensure a successful garden is to make sure that everything is evenly spaced out. In addition to spacing, they should also be planted at the correct depth.
It’s also important that you label everything that you plant so that you know what you’re looking at when it sprouts.
By following these gardening tips and being patient with the sun, you should have a flourishing garden in no time.
If you’re not sure what you want to start growing in your garden, it’s a good idea to start with some of the easiest things to grow. Tomatoes, for example, make a great choice for beginning gardeners. Radishes are also known for being incredibly easy. Lastly, try growing a few heads of lettuce. It grows quickly and who doesn’t love a nice salad with every meal?
Originally posted on August 4, 2020 @ 9:30 pm