When it comes to taking care of garden plants, the first and most important thing to consider is the set up plants in your garden. Do they have enough sunlight to live healthy? Do they get watered frequently? Are these plants living in a humid condition? These are some of the things we should consider if we want to have a healthy and beautiful garden.
Perhaps you have bought a new plant that you like to add on your garden, always condition your new plant to the environment of your garden so that it will get accustomed to the condition of your garden. You can also buy pre-conditioned plants from your local garden store for your convenience.
Although most garden plants do well in any daytime temperature, they thrive better on temperatures between 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep your plants away from any cold or hot air drafts as it will either freeze or burn them out. Always remember that the more they have sunlight, the better they will grow. However, too much direct sunlight is harmful to your plants so start in an area where it has both sunlight and shade then gradually expose it to the sunlight.
All plants need water in order to survive and maintain its health. Aside from fertilizers, water is the most important and the basic need of a plant. Plants can live without fertilizers but won't survive without water. You can water your garden plants thoroughly everyday in order to condition them and keep them luscious and healthy.
As mentioned earlier, fertilizers also contribute in the healthy growth of your garden plants as they provide the needed nutrients of your plants. You can use any type of fertilizer you prefer but remember to follow the instructions and use them properly to avoid any accidents.
Another way to keep your garden plants healthy is by aerating them. How does plants benefit from aeration? The benefits they get includes no plant burning, the improve soil structure, reduces the solidification of the soil, and it doesn't have an environmental impact. These are benefits that are important not only for the plants but also for you. You can aerate your garden plants by poking them with sticks or anything that you can use to make holes in the ground.
Always remember to use pots that have holes or drain holes on the bottom to avoid soaking the plants. It is vital that the soil drains well on every potted plant on your garden.
However, if you are new with gardening, choose plants that needs minimum maintenance and medium to low sunlight needs so that you won't have a hard time adjusting on the right sunlight your plants should get during the day. You can ask you garden store clerk to help you out on choosing a good plant with minimal required attention. As you progress with your gardening and planting skills, then you can move on and take care of plants that need more attention and care.
