Beginner Tips Part 2
10 More helpful tips for beginners:
- Before you purchase a new plant, think about how large it will get when it is mature. While it may look "just so perfect" now, it may be too large when it is mature.
- If you are buying plants for outdoors always make sure that they are well suited for your zone.
- Outdoor plants generally require sun, shade, or some of both. Make sure that the plant you are buying is suited to the area you are going to plant it.
- When buying your plants, pick the ones that have plenty of buds and perhaps one or two flowers on it. This way you know exactly what color it is and you can enjoy the flowers for a longer period of time.
- When planting your plants in the ground, remember that the majority of the roots are in the top 6" of soil. So unless you are planting and extremely large plant you shouldn't have to work the soil much deeper that 6 or 7 inches.
- Use a Moisture Master Soaker Hose
as much as possible. They will provide a great deal more water to your plants roots than a sprinkler.
- When watering your plants, remember to water at the 'drip line.' The drip line is generally at the outer edge of the plant's foliage. This is where the roots will absorb the most nutrients and water.
- If you have a newly planted garden and want a little 'splash' until the plants are fully grown, add some annuals. They supply a lot of color immediately.
- Are you planning an outside garden that you can sit in and enjoy. Then don't forget some outdoor furniture and some garden decor to spice it up a little.
- Use compost in your garden. Compost is anything that is derived from the ground and then 'composted' into an acceptable form to return to your garden.
Wow, you covered some of the major best tips here. I'm going to have my garden students come take a peek.
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