Thinking of starting a garden? Then you came to the right place. Here I will tell you 6 basic and life-saving tips for gardening if you are someone who wants to start gardening. Gardening is all about the care that you give to your plants. The better care they receive the better they grow.
First and the foremost,
You have to look for a suitable location
Location is mostly selected according to the plant going to be planted. Most plants need full sunlight of six hours or more but it is not necessary for all plants. Some salad leaves and herbs need partial shade. Some vegetables grow better in cooler temperatures during the fall\spring while others grow better in warmer temperatures in summers.
Always start small
If you are a beginner then you should definitely start small. You will take care of your garden in a better way. Starting small will give you some experience and if you properly follow all the steps then goods results are waiting for you.
Selecting crops
Always opt for those veggies or fruit that you think are used more in your household. That way your fruits will not go to waste and be useful. If there is more production then you can freeze them to use later. Some of them are listed below:
Radishes
Tomatoes
Chilies
Salad mixes
Garlic
Basic tools for gardening
Tools will be your best friends while gardening. You need to play with your tools wisely in order to achieve the garden looking great and their vegetables tasting good. Protective gloves, garden knife, hand trowel, shears, hose, etc.
Rules for watering
Watering a vegetable garden in the morning before the hottest part of the day is beneficial. So the water doesn’t evaporate before it soaks into the soil. Too much water can destroy your plant and drowns it so, keep an eye that how much water you are giving to a certain plant. Water them adequately not overly or less.
Composting
Composting is an important aspect of gardening. It is good means by which your soil is aerated and plant diseases are taken care of. Compost is available in the garden store where you can also buy seeds or plants.
Keep in mind that not to plant different seeds close to each other this way they can spread diseases and their growth can be decreased.
These were the tips if you were thinking of starting a garden from scratch.
