Beautiful gardens soothe our senses. Lush greenery is like a refreshment for the soul. And for those who love gardening and maintaining their own piece of lush green gardens, this process is like therapy. It takes weeks, sometimes months, to grow a seed into a plant and then take care of it so it can blossom into a thing of beauty.

Just like the rewarding bit of gardening, there is the constant worry to take care of plants and secure them for weatherly and other external factors. If you live in an area where weather changes are massive, your plants have to be taken care of in a way that they can sustain the weather. There are many other situations that can steal the beauty of your garden if you are not vigilant.

So, for the vigilant gardener who is constantly on their toes, we have some garden care tips and tricks today. Go for a walk around the neighborhood and good gardens will catch your eye almost instantly. Here is where you start taking inspiration and apply things to your garden that you may have overlooked earlier.

1. Weeds:

Where there is a garden, there will be weeds. You have to keep an eye out for these little intruders, as they can destroy your plants in days. The first and the foremost tip for staying secure from weeds is to plant your seeds densely to remove the least space for weeds to grow.

Since weeds steal the food and water of your normal plants, they need to be eliminated as soon as you spot one. However, that’s not enough during seasons like spring when pollens are flying around in large quantity. In this case, you can use a product which is similar to bed bug spray but is to be applied to plants and plant beds. It is a spray-on formula which is easy to use and gets the job done in minutes.

Moreover, the use of mulch stops weeds from growing, and if the weeds still keep growing, use a weeding trowel to uproot them and clear the mess.

2. Lawn maintenance:

Firstly, you have to monitor the temperature around your lawn to enhance the growth of all plant species. For example, temperatures around 26 degrees Celsius are good for plants, but anytime it shoots above 30 degrees, plants will suffer.

In case it gets this hot, don’t cut your grass to short and leave it to grow around 5 centimeters. This will prevent the soil from getting dry and affecting the grass. The best time to water your grass is from 4 to 8 in the morning. You can do this manually or buy a computer based trigger system that turns the sprinklers on.

When watering manually or putting sprinklers, remember the formula is to use 10 to 15 liters of water per square mile, and anything less or more will destroy the grass. One of the major reasons for plant deaths is over watering! Timely maintenance and monitoring is the key to lawn maintenance.

3. Flower beds:

Every gardener loves flowers. They look pretty to the eyes and their view in full bloom in unmatched. When watering your flower beds, keep the soil evenly moist and not too overdone. Water them only 1 to 2 times each week, and that’s it.

In the case of watering plants, it is better to water them in the morning or evening because the chance of evaporation is lesser than if you water during the daytime. Avoid putting water on the leaves and above the plant as it can lead to mold formation, which looks disgusting in a pretty garden. Use Gilmour lightweight hoses and water gently without too much pressure to avoid damaging the leaves and sensitive flowers.

If you are going away from the house for a long time or travel frequently, you can try an irrigation system. Irrigation system regulates the amount of water in the soil and maintains it. The soil can get more or less water from this, depending upon the need.

Other tips:

• Sugars left in your plant compost invite annoying little bugs and flies. Don’t spill tea or coffee in the lawn, because it can result in a fly attack!
• Your plants are alive. When you are off for a vacation, they need the same amount of care. When you go, make sure someone is looking after the plants, or you can deploy a computer based system that waters the plants
• Plants take time to adapt their leaf structure based on each surrounding, so make sure you don’t move them a lot and let them settle into a good spot
• You can create a mini garden indoors! Design experts suggest little hanging planters or succulent plants that require lesser water, not much mud and still grow beautifully. Make sure you read up on mini gardens before taking the project
• Keep pruning your plants to stop them from being leggy. Because once the foliage on their lower branches falls, it is impossible to grow it back
• Add lights to enhance the beauty of your lawn or garden! The lights falling on leaves and flowers enhance their beauty
• Add fun little elements to your lawn or garden, like little ceramic birds or wooden gazebos to compliment the greenery. Make sure you choose a size that suits your space
• Stay safe using potting mix

Last word:

Wherever you live, garden care is required according to the climate and other factors. It is like a hobby of a lifetime that turns into a daily duty if you are dedicated. That’s why people with stress or chronic depression are often asked to invest their time in gardening because it is a fruitful project (pun intended).

With the right gardening tools and the right amount of care, gardening blesses you with organic produce, good looking flowers and amazing greenery. So, if you have started or are starting soon, it is time to make your little spot the eye candy of the neighborhood! Let us know if you have any more questions regarding bug prevention or monitoring the weather, we will respond to comments.

Author Bio:

About Michelle Joe: Michelle Joe is a blogger by choice. She loves to discover the world around her. She likes to share her discoveries, experiences, and express herself through her blogs. You can find her on twitter: @michellejoe524