You’ve probably looked at pictures in gardening magazines – or online – and you have a pretty good idea of how your garden should look with it’s in full production. However, many people make gardening mistakes that prevent their gardens from really thriving as they should. It’s easy to do. Little things such as the garden’s location – will it get enough sun – is an error that novice gardeners commit. What we hope to accomplish in this article is to help you avoid making some of the customary “goofs” that many gardeners make.
Making mistakes while you garden is increasingly probable if you decide to have too many herbs, vegetables, or flowers to grow. You may have an image of a beautiful garden that contains every type of plant you’ve ever admired, but keep in mind that it takes effort to keep all of your plants healthy. Another thing to keep in mind is each plant needs its own space, and some plants cannot grow with others. If you are just starting out, make sure your garden is small and manageable. Anyone that has planted a garden for years understands that limiting what you do allows you to grow your garden well. You’ll also have to keep track of the different requirements of all your diverse plants, which will take up more time than you realize.
Pests are a major challenge to any garden. Whether you have to deal with the large pests or smaller ones, they can still be a problem. You can use pesticides to help control the small insects and plant diseases that threaten your crop. If you do employ pesticides, you have to exercise caution. If you overdo it, you can seriously harm some of your plants. You also have to be careful not to use a pesticide that will kill off insects that are good for your garden. These include dragonflies, bees, and ladybugs. Some alternatives to using pesticides is to group plants together that benefit each other. For example, aphids can be repelled when nasturtiums are planted nearby, and fleas will stay away from lavender and mint plants.
Larger pests are animals that may want to eat your vegetables or chew on your plants. Depending on where you live, you may have skunks, squirrels, rabbits, and deer to contend with. Have you ever watched a cat “eat” a plant? They love to chew on anything fresh and green. And pet dogs can also cause damage to your garden. Sometimes the only solution to protecting your plants is to put up a strong fence.
Sunlight is essential for any plant to grow, and each one has a specific amount that will make it healthy. This information is easy to find out, and each plant, once you know the requirements, can then be grown in your garden. Most vegetables require about six hours of sun every day to do their best. It is also important to know how much sunlight will actually shine on the area where your garden will be. Anyone that has a lack of sunlight where they are going to plant might choose plants that require less sunlit areas. You also have to be careful about overexposing plants to the sun. Instead of using direct sunlight, some plants actually prefer reflected light much better.
The best way to avoid most of the mistakes that gardeners make each and every year is to do your research on what to do before you plant. Gardening is supposed to be a fun pastime, so don’t let potential mistakes get you down. There is not a gardener on the planet that will not make mistakes so don’t worry about it! Each year, you will learn from your mistakes, and become a better gardener overall.
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