Before you load up on plants or flower seeds, make sure your soil is prepped and ready to go. A rich, healthy soil is ideal for growing plants. Once your soil is taken care of, there are a few more steps in the process of garden planting.
When it comes to watering your new planting beds, a long soak is better than a light sprinkling of water. It is thought that roots stay on the surface of the soil to absorb water when you only give them a light spray.
To save some time and conserve water, there are sprinklers on the market that restrict water flow to certain areas. Watering is a very important step, as it ensures good root development and will help your plants to become established more quickly.
Fertilizer is, simply put, plant food. If you apply compost, mulch and fertilizer on a regular basis, then you will keep your new planting healthy. Diseases and pests can appear at different times of the year.
Watch out for any changes in your plants growth habits and act rapidly by applying weed control chemicals if you see the first signs of damage. Bigger problems can be prevented later on with quick action initially. Now all that is left to do is enjoy your garden, as you watch it flourish.
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