If you have 75 or 100 square feet, you will be astonished at how much you are able to plant. If you are decided to take on a more substantial challenge, then work in sections and shift your focus to one area at a time. This way, as each part is finished, you can enjoy that completed section. This can also build up your confidence as you go along, making the next part less daunting.
But for a novice gardener, a smaller scale garden is ideal. You'll need to know the basics of gardening, all about disease, an effective way to control weeds and pests, the crucial watering techniques, and when and how to fertilize. After your initial venture, you can enlarge your garden or plant another one elsewhere in your yard with your newfound self-confidence.
To reduce weeding in the garden, place mulch around the plants. This serves three purposes: it reduces weeding, helps with temperature control, and aids in water retention. Granted, there are many gardeners who love to work the soil and weed the plants, but it might be more rewarding to tend to the plants or simply watch them grow. To keep plants really healthy, water for longer periods of time but less frequently. Don't let the plants dry out. Always water early in the morning so the plant leaves have time to dry out during the day, which helps reduce fungal disease.
After planting, aim to keep your garden pesticide-free. A particularly good natural deterrent is as follows:
In a jar, mix 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid and one cup vegetable oil. Shake vigorously. In an empty spray bottle, combine two teaspoons of this mixture and one cup water. Use at ten-day intervals (or more frequently if necessary) to rid plants of whiteflies, mites, aphids, scales, and other pests.
These represent the gardening tips for beginners. Remember, you can create charming gardens in containers that you can move around as you please. There are hundreds of different plant combinations and containers you can use for a container garden. So, if you're an apartment or condo dweller, you can plant pretty gardens on your balcony or patio. The key tip here is that container gardens will dry out much faster than plants in the ground, so be vigilant about checking them for moisture.
Happy Gardening and Good Luck!
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