Assess The Amount Of Space You Have For Flowers And Vegetables
Of course, any garden, big or small, will take up space. Thus, the first thing you should do is pick out the space and assess the dimensions your new garden will take up. If you want to plant flowers in your front yard, make sure there's enough room between the walls of your house and the sidewalk or road. If you're planting a vegetable garden in the backyard, make sure you have enough clear room in the sunlight to make it happen.
Test Your Soil And Get Fertilizer As Necessary
Not every garden will automatically grow just because you've planted them. In this case, the quality of your soil is very important. There is equipment you can rent in order to actually test your soil itself, but most people do it the old fashioned way: they run a test garden. Plant a couple of seeds of what you intend to grow and see how they do. If they flourish, then your soil is good. If they struggle, then your soil needs help from fertilizer. Contact a local topsoil distributor, many turf companies also supply, to ensure your garden thrives.
Research What Grows Best In Your Area And What Does not
Just because you really love roses and want roses in your yard means that they will actually grow. Any responsible gardener will research what grows best in their area and what does not. The same goes for both flowers and vegetables. If you live in a temperate climate, you may do well with perennials; if you live in a place with solid seasons, you should get spring and summer blooming plants and let your garden remain dormant through winter.
Get The Soil Ready And Plant Seeds Even Width Apart
Whether you are planting vegetables or flowers, you should make sure your seeds are an even distance apart. A good rule of thumb is at least half a foot. This gives your plants plenty of room to take root without tangling together with another plant, and to give them the chance to get the water and nutrients they need. Crowding plants together will only make it harder for them to grow big and healthy. Also make sure you plant in a place that gets good daily sunlight and access to rain, otherwise you will have to water them yourself.
Keep Up Maintenance On Your Garden By Pruning , Weeding, And Watering
Once you have your garden planted and it is growing, you need to keep up on its maintenance. This includes weeding it when weeds appear, pruning bushes so flowers can access sunlight, and watering the roots on dry days or in areas that do not get much rain.
If you follow these steps, your garden should start growing soon enough. Enjoy your new hobby and fun new lifestyle!