Gardening is a rewarding activity that can bring joy and beauty to your home. But it also requires regular maintenance to ensure that your plants are healthy and thriving. Generally, once a week should be enough to keep your garden in good condition. However, depending on the size of your garden and the type of plants you have, you may need to come more often. When it comes to watering, regularity is key.
Most plants need one or two inches of water per week, and more if it's hot outside. If you don't have access to running water, you'll need to water your plants more frequently. Seedlings should be watered twice a day until they are established. It's also important to use mulch made from natural materials so that it can be degraded by the soil and not contaminate it. The “hill” method is an effective way to sow seeds in your garden.
During the gardening season, which runs from late May to October in Southern Ontario, outdoor gardens should be maintained regularly. If you have a small mixed garden, you don't need to water each vegetable differently. Trimming shrubs is an important task that will help keep the garden tidy and improve the overall health of the plant. Weeds should also be removed from surrounding paths and lawns; if allowed to become seeds, those seeds could end up in the garden. The vegetable chart is aimed at most gardeners who tend to plant rows of a single vegetable or even separate flowerbeds or fields. Green manures are cover crops such as ryegrass, alfalfa and clover that improve soil structure and provide food for beneficial microbes, resulting in healthier soil for the next gardening season.
During the winter months, indoor gardens should be placed in translucent environments so that plants have access to sunlight. No matter what type of landscape you have or what varieties you've planted, every garden requires some level of care. With regular maintenance and attention, you can ensure that your garden is healthy and constantly growing throughout the season.
Tips for Maintaining Your Garden
Maintaining your garden is essential for optimal growth and health of your plants. Here are some tips for keeping your garden in top condition:- Water regularly - Most plants need one or two inches of water per week, and more if it's hot outside.
- Use natural mulch - Natural mulch will degrade in the soil without contaminating it.
- Trim shrubs - Trimming shrubs will help keep the garden tidy and improve the overall health of the plant.
- Remove weeds - Weeds should be removed from surrounding paths and lawns; if allowed to become seeds, those seeds could end up in the garden.
- Plant green manures - Green manures such as ryegrass, alfalfa and clover improve soil structure and provide food for beneficial microbes.
- Place indoor gardens in translucent environments - During the winter months, indoor gardens should be placed in translucent environments so that plants have access to sunlight.
