Create you first Garden! 2
May 4th 2006 01:58
Garden Creation: Starting with the basics
Last edition, we looked at some of the preliminaries in choosing a site, preparing the garden bed, and thinking about what you would like to grow in your new garden.
This article will explore the rest of the steps needed to set up your garden creation. We're almost there!
6. Planting
The ideal time to plant is on a cool, overcast day, when you will stress the plants the least. If this is not achievable, don't worry too much, but take heed of the following pointers to ensure good planting:
* Water your plants the day before planting.
* Leave them in the pots until you plant, otherwise they will dry out.
* Bury the plant to the depth of the pot. The stem will rot if it is covered too much, and the plant will dry out if the root structure is exposed.
* Don't press down too hard on the plant when covering it with soil, as watering will do most of the compacting job for you.
* After planting, make sure you water the plants daily.
7. Mulch
It's trendy in the gardening community, and it's good for your plants too. Mulch conserves water, cools the plants (important in Australia), and thwarts weeds. The most used form of mulch in most Australian gardens is chipped bark, and this is quite cheap to buy at the nursery. If you are doing a large job it can be delivered to you.
8. Maintenance
Most people are put off by this aspect of their garden. Maintenance doesn't have to be intensive (and is greatly reduced if you select robust plant species), and joy can be derived for caring for your new garden. The following points need to be thought about:
* Your plants will require about 3cm of water a week. If it rains regularly, problem solved!
* You will need to occasionally pull out weeds. This is best done at early stages, before they get out of control.
* Removing spent blossoms from your flowers(deheading) will keep them looking fresher. Harvesting while younf with vegetables will mean they produce more in the long run.
* Some taller plants may need to be assisted by staking, otherwise they will flop to the ground, and look strange indeed.
9. Enjoy!
Congratulations, you have just created your first garden! With a little TLC, it will be a bright new edition to your home, and may inspire you to make additions, and experiment further in the future. Enjoy!
Last edition, we looked at some of the preliminaries in choosing a site, preparing the garden bed, and thinking about what you would like to grow in your new garden.
This article will explore the rest of the steps needed to set up your garden creation. We're almost there!
* Water your plants the day before planting.
* Leave them in the pots until you plant, otherwise they will dry out.
* Bury the plant to the depth of the pot. The stem will rot if it is covered too much, and the plant will dry out if the root structure is exposed.
* Don't press down too hard on the plant when covering it with soil, as watering will do most of the compacting job for you.
* After planting, make sure you water the plants daily.
7. Mulch
It's trendy in the gardening community, and it's good for your plants too. Mulch conserves water, cools the plants (important in Australia), and thwarts weeds. The most used form of mulch in most Australian gardens is chipped bark, and this is quite cheap to buy at the nursery. If you are doing a large job it can be delivered to you.
* Your plants will require about 3cm of water a week. If it rains regularly, problem solved!
* You will need to occasionally pull out weeds. This is best done at early stages, before they get out of control.
* Removing spent blossoms from your flowers(deheading) will keep them looking fresher. Harvesting while younf with vegetables will mean they produce more in the long run.
* Some taller plants may need to be assisted by staking, otherwise they will flop to the ground, and look strange indeed.
wonderful!
Congratulations, you have just created your first garden! With a little TLC, it will be a bright new edition to your home, and may inspire you to make additions, and experiment further in the future. Enjoy!
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