As a beginner, it’s essential to know some gardening tips. Otherwise, your garden just becomes a dream. So Let’s begin with these wonderful tips.
Why Gardening?
There are so many reasons for the garden because it does not just make you healthier but also makes you a happy person. With a little land, a few seeds and tools, and some fertilizer, anyone willing to put in the time and effort can grow a wide variety of delicious and nutritious vegetables (and perhaps some fruit, too). Growing your own vegetables can cost significantly less than buying them (unless you pay yourself to work in the garden), and the food you grow may be more nutritious than equivalent produce purchased at grocery stores.
On the other hand we live in an age in which food marketing is all about cholesterol, fiber, and this or that type of fat. Hence gardening helps you turn away from this absurdity and return to the idea of eating whole, nutritious, delicious food, as opposed to whatever “nutrients” the latest scientists, marketers, and journalists have told us might be best (or worst) for our health. Similarly, in an era in which many Americans are almost completely sedentary (or go to great lengths to “exercise”), gardening is a form of activity (strenuous or not-so-strenuous, as you choose) that has a useful end product and doesn’t require wearing lycra tights.
For those overwhelmed by the pace of modern life, gardening can provide a focused, mindful break from constant noise and rush. Also, the feeling of stewardship of a piece of land, soil, and plants is important. With children, gardening can be an excellent way to introduce children to the natural world and food production and preparation. Finally, many just plains find it enjoyable. Therefore what more reasons do you need to start a garden?
Make a plan.
According to your landscape, decide about watering methods, suitable plants, transportation facilities, etc. Moreover your land should be fully open to the sun, it should avoid the shade. Because most of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs are given their best result with the
sun.
- It should be near the water source.
Watering is the most important fact for plants. Your garden should be a nearby water source. It will help to water without a problem.
Soil.
This is one of the most important gardening tips for beginners because the soil is one of the most important aspects of your new garden. You’ll need to know the chemical makeup of your soil (you can take a sample to your local Cooperative Extension office for analysis), and then, what you need to do to make your soil ready for planting. For example, is your soil rock-hard and clay-like? You’ll need to add sand and peat to make your soil richer and well-draining. Also if your soil more sands and loose, you may need to add compost make it suitable for plants.
Pick your plants.
First, have a good idea about what are the best plants for your area. To get more details, you can visit a local garden center to find out what types of plants suitable for your garden, and what they recommend for your growing season. If you live in a temperate climate with a long growing season, just about anything may be open to you, but if you live in a short growing season with cold climate then your options may be a bit more limited. Once you know your options and possibilities, you can pick the plants wisely for your garden.
Irrigation.
According to your garden landscape, you can select what kind of irrigation you want for your new garden. Will you hand water with a hose, use a single sprinkler on a hose, or install a drip system? A drip irrigation system is the most effective way to water, but it is the most expensive form of irrigation, too, so you need to decide what’s right for your garden and budget. Another important gardening tip for beginners? Don’t overwater your new garden!
Mulch.
After you’ve planted your garden according to your new plants’ directions, it’s time to finish up with good mulch over the entire garden. Most beginners ignore this step, but a good mulch can help conserve water in the garden, because of mulch you don’t have to water so much and still get good results.