Essential Gardening Tips for Beginners

 Starting a garden at your home is a rewarding experience. Your garden is the extension of your space. A beautiful garden is all you need right now in these tough times. We can’t go outdoors because of the pandemic, but we can set up our little garden full of plants and flowers. Greenery is crucial in our life, so a garden full of plants can bring so much joy into our lives. It will help us to relieve stress and keep our sanity intact. In this blog, we have listed few tips on how to start a garden

•    Consider what to plant: Before starting a garden, make a plan on what to plant in your garden. You can make a vegetable garden or plant flowers or plants. It depends on what do you want in your garden.
•    Choose a spot: To start a garden, first choose a proper spot for your garden where you can plant. A good spot with proper sunlight and air is important so that your plants grow easily. Different plants have different requirements, some need more sunlight and some plants require less sunlight. So try consulting staff at a local garden to understand what the requirements are. It becomes much easy after gathering proper knowledge regarding plants.
•    Garden soil: Start with great soil. Proper garden soil is important for a successful garden. Most plants have a preferred soil type, so it is necessary to know what soil to put before planting. The foundation of any successful garden is a healthy soil. This is the most important thing to consider before gardening.
•    Gardening Tools: When you start gardening, you will need a pair of gloves and a sturdy shovel to start off. There are several other tools that might come in handy such as a potting soil scoop, a standard kitchen knife, a cordless drill, hand pruners etc. These tools are going to help you while gardening.
•    Choose the right plant: When choosing plants for your garden, do your research to learn about a plant's specific needs to ensure you choose the right plants for the right location. Choosing plants that match your growing conditions is essential. Another important point is plants have specific sunlight and moisture requirements for optimal growth and health, in addition to the climate. It's best to group plants with similar sunlight and moisture requirements together to ensure they get the right amount of light and water. Sun-loving and shade-loving plants cannot coexist in full sun and expect the shade-loving plants to thrive.
•    Choose the right pot and planter: For growing plants and flowers, you will need good-quality pots and planters. Different plants require different pots and planters, so choose according to the plants. For flowers, you can get large outdoor flower pots and planters that complement your garden.
•    Enough water is required. Plants require about an inch of water per week during the growing season. If there hasn't been any rain, make sure you're giving your plants enough water. To find out if the plants are thirsty, stick your finger two inches deep into the soil. It's most likely time to water if it feels dry. Also, keep in mind that the majority of plants prefer to be slightly dry rather than completely wet.

These are the few tips that you can take help of if you’re planning to begin your gardening journey. With the right tools and gardening knowledge, you can easily learn the gardening basics to turn your backyard into a thriving plant paradise.