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Gardening
for beginners
Research has found that gardening has several benefits for mental wellness. These benefits include better focus, concentration, reduced stress and a lot more. While spending time outdoors is beneficial for your mind, a productive activity like gardening is also an easy way to connect with nature.
Gardening is fun and rewarding. What could be nicer than eating homegrown food or an evening meal on the patio surrounded by sweet-smelling flowers you have grown? It might be difficult for you to take the first step towards setting up your garden, but we’re here to guide you through the process.
Here’s a quick guide to gardening:
1. Choose the right spot:
Give your plants 5-6 hours of direct sunlight, protect them from strong wind and place them at a sustainable spot depending on the type of plant. Study your plants, their characteristics and provide suitable environment for them to thrive.
2. Basic gardening tools:
To start your garden, you will need basic gardening tools like a pair of pruning scissors, tools for digging, a watering can (for smaller plants) and a garden hose (for bigger plants).
3. Planting techniques:
Planting your plants properly will ensure they grow well, so make sure you take time to prepare the soil and mulch or fertilize whenever necessary. Plants also benefit from the use of organic fertilizers so you can keep them handy.
4. Continue nurturing the plants:
Make sure you give your plants enough water without overwatering them, depending on the weather conditions of where you live.
5. Prune the plants:
Pruning plants can seem like a daunting job, but if you learn how to do the job properly, you’ll be rewarded with plants that look good, grow well, bear fruit often and flower better.
6. Enjoy your green space:
Make sure you take time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your hard work. Create a seating area amidst your garden, spend time there doing things of your choice and soak in the serenity of your green corner.
Watch this video to get started with gardening.
Enjoy this video of 10 gardening shortcuts that save time, money, and effort.
Resources: These resources will help you get started with gardening.
