Once you first moved into your new home, you were probably interested in using a large piece of your property for a nice garden. Maybe you went to the nearest home & gardening store and bought the most colorful or attractive plants. As soon as you planted them, they probably stopped growing or maybe simply died. The explanation why you weren't able to succeed is you didn't know what soil to use for what plant. Here are some tips to assist you stay on track with your gardening.
section 21 ...The first thing to think about is the type of soil you have. Some dirt will always have a great deal of dampness to it and some soil will always end up being dry. The way the soil is able to absorb water can help determine if it will dry up quickly or not. If you notice that your soil dries out quickly after a rain it is best to find plants that don't need a great deal of water to survive. When the soil in your backyard garden stays wet for a long time after a rain, then you probably need plants that can handle wet soil and not mold up. This is only the beginning to locate the right plants for your garden.
Another thing to think about is how much sunlight your backyard receives every day. There are plants designed to develop perfectly in direct sunlight. You'll come across plants that may end up dying if they receive too much sunlight during the day. The same goes for shady gardens, which means gardens that don't get very much sunlight but are in shady areas of your property. Consequently, when deciding on what plants to get, give some thought to the amount of sunlight your garden gets each day.
Another thing to take into consideration is making sure that the plants and flowers are not too close together. When you have every one of your plants bunched together there is a possibility that all the plants will not get the water and nutrients they need. Unless you pay attention to this, your plants could end up dying. Consequently you should definitely disperse your plants out leaving 1 and 1/2 feet to 2 feet of clearance between all the plants. If you want to have sizeable plants in your back garden, you should have much more space between plants as well.
By sticking to the simple suggestions above you will see that you will be able to grow a beautiful garden with out having to worry about all the plants dying. You will also wind up spending considerable time enjoying your garden rather than keeping it alive. Keep in mind that your garden is to be looked at and appreciated instead of something that needs to taken care of continually.
section 21 ...The first thing to think about is the type of soil you have. Some dirt will always have a great deal of dampness to it and some soil will always end up being dry. The way the soil is able to absorb water can help determine if it will dry up quickly or not. If you notice that your soil dries out quickly after a rain it is best to find plants that don't need a great deal of water to survive. When the soil in your backyard garden stays wet for a long time after a rain, then you probably need plants that can handle wet soil and not mold up. This is only the beginning to locate the right plants for your garden.
Another thing to think about is how much sunlight your backyard receives every day. There are plants designed to develop perfectly in direct sunlight. You'll come across plants that may end up dying if they receive too much sunlight during the day. The same goes for shady gardens, which means gardens that don't get very much sunlight but are in shady areas of your property. Consequently, when deciding on what plants to get, give some thought to the amount of sunlight your garden gets each day.
Another thing to take into consideration is making sure that the plants and flowers are not too close together. When you have every one of your plants bunched together there is a possibility that all the plants will not get the water and nutrients they need. Unless you pay attention to this, your plants could end up dying. Consequently you should definitely disperse your plants out leaving 1 and 1/2 feet to 2 feet of clearance between all the plants. If you want to have sizeable plants in your back garden, you should have much more space between plants as well.
By sticking to the simple suggestions above you will see that you will be able to grow a beautiful garden with out having to worry about all the plants dying. You will also wind up spending considerable time enjoying your garden rather than keeping it alive. Keep in mind that your garden is to be looked at and appreciated instead of something that needs to taken care of continually.