How to Make your Garden tHrive and Look attractive The secret of a thriving garden depends on a number of factors which include the quality of soil, improvement of the soil by adding the essential nutrients that plants need for growth, regular pruning, irrigation and pest control. There is no denying the fact that garden care involves a lot of work if you want it to thrive and look attractive. But here are some suggestions to help you with your garden care and maintenance so that your garden always looks beautiful and attractive:
Soil Quality Good quality garden soil has the right balance of nutrients required for plant growth. Our yards may not always have the best soil for planting, but you can always improve the quality by adding essential components. Before you plan for a garden, it is a good idea to get the soil tested so you know the shortfalls that need to be corrected. Soil testing will also tell you which plants will thrive in the particular environment.
Loosening or Tilling the Soil Plants thrive in loose, loamy soil. If the soil in your yard is heavily compacted, make sure that you till it and turn it over before you plant. Adding a good quantity of compost does the trick, but make sure that it is well mixed with the existing soil.
Controlling Disease It is important to understand what type of diseases your plants have before applying pesticides. Indiscriminate spraying will do more harm than good and may kill the plant itself. Or, you might scare