There are quite a few benefits associated with home gardening and they may include:
§Saving money
§Family activity; home gardening is one activity that you can engage in as a family
§Stress reliever
§Home gardening give you an opportunity of growing your own herbs and spices
Starting your own home garden is an easy process if you know the fundamentals of the activity.
How to start your home garden
1.Factors to consider before starting your garden
There are a few factors that you will have to consider before you start your garden.
1.Type of garden to start; there are a different types of gardens; vegetable garden (most common type), herb garden and flower garden. After you select the type, you will have to consider the type of crops you are going to plant. Remember that different crops have different requirements.
Spot to plant; this is one of the most important considerations to make. You need to observe the different spots you want to grow your crops. Be keen to check how the sun moves across the spot.
§Consider your garden conditions; you need to check the conditions of your soil in terms of nutrients and acidity. The type of soil you have is very important too.
1.Buy your seeds
You need to be keen when selecting the seed you are going to use in planting. If you are transplanting don’t choose seedlings that have spots or those that are discolored.
1.Prepare your soil
After careful assessment of your soils, you need to prepare the ground before planting. Ensure that you add fertilizer to your soil so that the plants can mature well.
1.Plant and care for the plants
After you plant your seeds, you need to provide water and sunlight for them to grow well. Use the pesticides to keep pests from destroying the plants. To keep the weeds away, you need to cover the soil with mulch.
Tips of gardening
§Start small; as a new gardener it is quite easy for you to get carried away with planting. Remember that starting a garden requires time. You need to first start with a few plants and gain the necessary knowledge before expanding the garden
§Choose the right crops; there are some plants that are more productive than others. As you start, you need to choose crops that are easy to plant and care for.
§Gain the necessary knowledge; it is quite difficult for you to succeed in home gardening if you know nothing about it. That is the reason why you need to research extensively on the subject before you begin.
§Choose the right tools for the work; the tools you use are as important as the plants you choose. There are some essential tools that you must have when gardening. They include spade, fork, trowel, welding tool, hoe and pruners.
§Prepare your soil well; there is no garden that can thrive if there is no good soil. That is the reason why you need to prepare the soil for planting early in advance and let it rest.