Growing A Garden For The Whole Family To Enjoy (7)

Growing A Garden For The Whole Family To Enjoy

Gardening is not just a popular hobby for those who own property, but a family activity and even a profession for some. As with any endeavor, gardening is a lot easier if you know a few things before you get started. Read on to learn some pieces of advice sure to make your thumb a little greener.

If you have chickens, let them roam through your garden once in awhile. Their manure can act as a wonderful, natural fertilizer. As it breaks down, it releases nutrients that are essential to plant life. You can even do this over the winter, making the ground ripe with fertilizer and ready for Spring planting.

To protect your crops from being ravaged by pests such as deer and other nuisance animals, be sure to fence your garden securely. A good fence will also keep other people from trampling your crops, or worse, stealing them. If you have burrowing pests like gophers, you may want to use raised beds for your vegetables.

Fast growing annual vines grow so quick that the plants can give you a green outdoor space within weeks. Simple train the vine to grow up rot-resistant wood posts or freestanding arches to add a green overhead roof that is sure to bring interest and shade to your garden space.

Develop an irrigation system for your lawn. A good sprinkler system aims to reach all the points of the yard with an even spread of water. Overwatering in one section can cause you to have nice green growth, but have other areas grow brown from neglect or lack of water. A proper irrigation system should hit all of the areas of your lawn.

To make sure your garden looks great from season to season, plan ahead. Make sure your garden includes both annuals, biennials, and perennials so that you can always count on something blooming. Before you plant any flower, think about what you want for your garden in the next year or two.

Planting gourds can be exciting and rewarding as you watch the fruit grow. Gourds need a long season for the fruit to bear and mature so you should start the seeds indoors at least one month before your garden soil is warm. After the seeds have sprouted indoors, plant the seedlings outdoors in full sun and allow plenty of garden space to let the plant grow vigorously.

Consult the pros. If you are starting a garden for the first time, it’s a good idea to look for professional help. This doesn’t necessarily mean going to the trouble of hiring a landscape architect. You can find plenty of great advice online, in gardening books, magazines and tv shows. A good idea is to look for regional resources, such as a website devoted to gardening in your area, or a local garden center. Whatever method you choose, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, and above all – have fun designing your new garden!

You were told in the opening of this piece that if you read on, you would learn a few things about planting and growing. Hopefully, that has taken place and you are ready to go out in the yard and plant some seeds. Keep in mind what you have learned, and you’ll have fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers in no time.