So, you want to become a green thumb, that is amazing. Plants are the very basis of our existence. From giving us food to maintaining the climate and providing the oxygen we breathe. Without plants, animals and humans may very well cease to exist. Therefore, the journey you are about to undertake is good for humanity. This article will act as a simple guide to setting up your garden.
Location
As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind. As such, don’t let your garden be out of sight. Make sure it is situated in a place where you can always see it. That way, you know when it needs watering and weeding.
Soil
It would be best if you also looked for a spot with good soil. The best soil for planting is loamy soil. It is a dark-colored soil that combines sandy and clay soils. If you do not find this type of soil, you can take a sample of the best soil you have to any garden shop for advice on what to add.
Light Penetration
A general gardening rule says if your garden faces south, then it has an abundance of sunlight, and if it faces the north, then it receives little to no direct sunlight. Plants are usually classified into three categories. The ones that need abundant 6-hour sunlight, e.g., vegetables, ones that do well in partial shade, e.g., the Bluebells, and the ones that grow in the deep shade like the Lily of the Valley. Buy the correct type of plant for your garden.
Stay Close to Water
Plants need water to survive, and it makes gardening so much easier if you don’t have to haul a watering can from a long distance or have to buy a long hose that ends up tripping everyone. Stay as close to a water source as possible. But be careful not to set up in a wet area as excess water is also detrimental to plants.
Plan Your Garden
With the tips above, it’s time to plan your garden. You don’t want to start without a plan and, after getting so much work done, discover that you’ve clumped up all the plants in a tangled mess. You could also read on the different types of plants to decide where to put the vegetables, annuals, biennials, and perennials, so they come out beautifully.
Mulch and Fertilizers
A mulch is a layer of materials added to the soil to conserve moisture, increase soil fertility, reduce weed growth, etc. You can buy mulch at a garden shop, or you can make yours using leaf litters and grass clippings.
On the other hand, fertilizers are used to add nutrients to the soil. Nitrogen is used to promote leaf growth and phosphorous that aids root health. Use fertilizers at the appropriate time, or their effect will be severely minute.
Conclusion
Although you must be understandably eager to get your hands dirty, you should take it slow and start small. That way, you can manage your garden better, and it wouldn’t overwhelm you too much, thus leading to an epic failure. Good luck and may the goddess of the earth be with you on your journey.