Does the grass always look greener on the other side? You might think that your neighbor has a secret formula to a lovely garden. The fact is, there is no secret in getting a beautiful garden. You just have to learn how to properly maintain your plants. Start learning about gardening by taking in this article.

You can create a great English garden by mixing types and sizes in one bed. Plants that are all at the same height makes a garden bed look flat and uninteresting.

In the autumn, planting bigger plants will result in stronger root systems. In the fall, the ground is relatively warm, even though air temperatures have cooled down. The plant will focus on developing its root system, rather than growing leaves, making it strong and healthy.

There are plants that need to be re-potted regularly and those that would prefer to be left alone. To see if a plant needs a bigger pot, gently remove the plant from its container. If a lot of roots are visible, use a new pot. Though if there are no roots showing, or only a few, your plant is fine and there is no need to re-pot it.

Conserve water by watering your garden with rain water. Using a barrel or any sort of container to collect any amount of rainwater can not only save you money on your water bill every month, but you are using a natural resource as well. This is a great way to ensure an all-natural garden and to save money.

A good fertilizer is important to add nutrients to your soil. Choose commercial compost instead of homegrown manure to keep toxins out of your plants. Choosing a specific type of fertilizer is not particularly critical; as long as you're using fertilizer, you're improving your soil.

Try to relax with gardening. There are a variety of ways to achieve a state of inner peace. Gardening is a great way to achieve this satisfaction. The cost is low and the reward is often high. The biggest perk of gardening is the sense of satisfaction you get from what you grow with your own two hands.

Always completely protect any cuts, or wait until they are healed before attempting any gardening, as this can introduce dirt or chemicals into the wound. A cut could get infected if it gets in contact with grime and dirt in the garden. Get a bandage that seals the cut properly.

Always have a plan for the garden prior to the start of planting it. Doing this makes it easier to keep track of where you planted what when you first start to see sprouts. It can also keep you from planting any of your garden favorites too close to each other.

Use only pesticides designed to kill the specific type of pest in your garden, and avoid the broad-spectrum kind. While broad-spectrum pesticides will kill most pests, they will also kill helpful insects. The helpful insects in your garden can be highly sensitive to pesticides and if their population goes down, the harmful insect population will grow. This will cause a cycle to start where you will need to keep increasing the amount of pesticide you are using.

You simply need to do your homework, spend some time working outdoors, and cultivate your patience. All the work will be worthwhile, when you experience the satisfaction of a thriving garden established by your own effort.