Keys To Maintaining A Healthy Lawn And Garden

A garden is always the pride of a homeowner because there is a good reason for this

. A person puts in his sweat, tears and in some occasion blood. Not to be morbid, we can sometimes sacrifice life and limb when we do some gardening. No wonder we take pride in our gardens. Our lives depended on it.

However, you do need to understand that one of the biggest reasons a person is proud of their garden is because it does take a considerable amount of hard work. Without hard work, what you have is a barren piece of land that no one wants to look at.

Of course, hard work is only a part of the equation because you may be tilling the land forever and it will not guarantee you results. Sometime you end up with a bucket of sweat and an empty pot.

One of the keys to a healthy lawn is constant checking. You need to ensure that there are no pests and there is enough moisture. A stroll around your garden should be an easy task and when you do this, you are able to find any stray insects that plan to harm your plants. Even if you water your plants regularly, on severely hot days, you may find that the soil of your plants remain dry. When that happens you may need to do some additional watering.

Speaking of watering, this is a task that cannot be emphasized enough. You need to do this regularly to make sure you have a routine of watering so that you do not neglect your plants. Be careful not to overwater because this may cause the roots to rot.

Aside from watering, your lawn and garden needs maintenance in the form of trimming. Some people may thing that there is no method to trimming and it is there primarily to ensure your garden continues to be in form but it is also important for the health of your plants and grass. Trimming encourages back budding and the growth of more leaves. This in turn creates more food for the plant and healthier roots. What may seem like a cruel practice actually end up helping the plant in the long run.

Another aspect that needs a little bit of your consideration is the feeding of your plants. Much like pets and children, your plants need the right nutrients to grow big and strong. The best way to do this is to fertilize your soil. There are many organic and non organic fertilizers available. It is up to you to choose the best one for your plants but, of course it needs to be at the right concentrations to be effective. Otherwise, you can do more harm than good when fertilizing your lawn and garden.

Finally, one key ingredient to a beautiful garden is, of course, love. A garden requires love and care to flourish but if you are able to give this freely, you can immediately see the results. When you love your garden, you will be surprised as to how much it does not feel like work tending to it. Instead, it becomes the rest you have always wanted.

by: Johnathon F Black

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