Country Garden Landscaping

When you first saw how much space you had in your back yard you were probably really excited by the prospect of all of the plants that you could install there. But you need to consider the kind of soil that you have, the kind of light that you have, the kind of space that you have and other important details before you buy your plants, otherwise you may end up with plants that are not compatible, and this is not going to benefit anybody at all. You need to think things over before you act, end of story.

Before you buy your plants you are going to want to be attentive to where you want to place those plants in your garden. Some plants are shade loving plants and that means that they are going to want to be placed in sheltered areas. On the other end of the spectrum you are going to have plants that are sun lovers, and they are going to want the warm spots in your garden. You are also going to have drought resistant plants and they are going to want the parched areas of your garden where you may have trouble getting water too, and on the other end of the spectrum you are going to have swampy plants that enjoy it really wet, and you are going to want to install those plants in the areas of your garden that do not drain well.

Knowing what to plant is vitally important. Are you wanting to plant fruits and vegetables or flowers and shrubs? Make sure that you are starting small, because you can always add to your garden later as you want to, just make sure that you are doing it gradually. This is going to be particularly important if you are dealing with a garden budget of course.

You are going to want to test out the pH level of your soil so that you can add the right types of nutrients to your soil before you do any planting. You are going to be able to alter the pH of your soil if you need to, but it is significantly easier for you to do this now than if you were to do it after you planted your garden, so consider that before you do anything else.

Another good rule of thumb that you should consider is that you should plant in groups. Having a lot of varieties of plants is nice, but the one-of-everything type of garden is not typically one that thrives. Buy a couple of each plant and plant them in groups so that they can sort of thrive together for the best possible results.

Photo Credits: di_the_huntress

Originally posted 2009-09-28 03:36:29. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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1 – Never fill a large container until it is in the right place. If you don’t believe me, try lifting a large container garden that is filled with plants and soil and you will understand. If you are dealing with a container that is naturally large or unwieldy, make sure it’s in the right place first before you attempt filling it.

2 – Never drown your plants. In order to avoid the overwatering mistake with your plants, make sure that all of your containers have plenty of drainage holes. You also want to know what all of the moisture requirements are for your plants, following them as closely as you possibly can. When you overwater, your leaves will begin to turn yellow, falling off, or your plants may no longer be able to stand up.

3 – Never underwater your plants. Most container gardens are going to need to be watered at least once daily in the summer time. Many plants, especially those that are in hanging planters or smaller containers are going to require even more watering since there is less soil present in order to hang on to the water. When you water, make sure that the plants are really soaked rather than simply giving them a sip.

4 – Don’t put too many plants in your pot. Make sure that you are considering each plant in terms of proportion when you are putting it in a container. If you put a bunch of short plants in a large container, then it may end up appearing stunted. If you are looking for a rule of thumb, you may want to have at least one plant that is as tall as the container is. You might also want to choose plants that spill out over the sides so that the plants do not all look stunted in the containers that you choose.

5 – Only buy healthy plants. You are going to want to buy your plants from a reputable nursery in your local area, and you should never buy plants that are weak or sickly. If you buy plants that are healthy, then you will have much greater results. And the best place to buy plants that are healthy and free of issues and pesticides is going to be a local nursery rather than a big box garden store.

If you cannot resist the prices that come with buying plants from the cheap big box stores, find ways to invest in container gardening on a budget. There are plenty of ways to save money buying plants. If you have to buy your plants from a big box store, buy them on the day they arrive in the store, before they have a chance to get sick or begin to die. This will give you the best possible chance of getting a relatively healthy plant, even though you are not buying it from the most reputable place.

Photo Credits: *Susie*

Originally posted 2009-07-30 05:51:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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