A home without a garden is like a river without a source. It’s
dull, silent, and lacks in the abundance of nature. Keeping a blossoming garden
not only makes your home look lovely but also gives you a means of connecting
with nature.
Converting that free space in your backyard into a full-fledged
garden or that spacious porch you rarely use into a floating garden is an
amazing idea. First, you must know the 7 commandments of a good gardener, the holy grail of gardening tips.
Stay Natural
Good gardeners are
natural. Artificial fertilizer might be justified in commercial production but
no one will excuse you for using this in your private garden. You can afford to
use organic manure in it and some bit of compost. Manure will give your plants
the nutrients they need. Compost will protect them from weeds, diseases and
later improve the soil structure when it disintegrates. This improves the soil’s
structure and betters on your new garden’s capabilities.
Make Your Own Compost
Anything organic
can easily pass as compost. All you have to do is shred it nicely. Putting the leaves
your trees shed in a shredder will give you fine bits of compost that can go
straight to the garden. The grass after a lawn mowing session is not only good
for mulching but also can easily pass as compost provided you decompose it for
a while.
Be Creative
Sticking to the
normal plant and weed plan is not a bad idea. But that won’t make you any
different. Taking your gardening seriously and implementing the unique ideas
possible will create an impressive and productive garden. There is nothing
aesthetic about planting tomatoes and cucumbers the normal way. Putting your
plants in beautiful pots and flowerbeds will add looks to your garden and make
your home look better.
Feed the soil, not your plants
Feeding your plants
is like eating junk. The results will be fast, but short lived. Your plants
health will depend on the overall health of your soils. Soil with sufficient
organic matter will always hold its own no matter what. If you focus on using
artificial fertilizers, you will keep at it and degrade your soils in the
process.
Always be there
A good garden is
all about the gardener. A good gardener will be there for his or her garden, or
at least have someone represent them.
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