| nly in need two things- determination and | | | | absorb it. If you regularly apply a half strength |
| know-how, to make a simple yet well-maintained | | | | solution of liquid fertilizer to container plants then |
| garden in a yard. These are some tips on how to | | | | they will become considerably healthier. |
| keep your garden by the yard looking glamorous | | | | 4. Weed out |
| and spruced up. | | | | Weeding is one of the best ways to preserve the |
| 1. Deadheading | | | | beauty of your garden. Always remember that |
| Always remember to keep your garden free | | | | weeds compete with your garden for nutrients |
| from dried leaves and wilted flowers. Removing | | | | and moisture. You can also leave the weeds down |
| dead flower heads or deadheading will encourage | | | | to mulch if they are not close to seeding. Rather |
| the plants to bloom for a longer period of time. | | | | than using a spray you can use a wick applicator |
| Some annual plants and many perennials like | | | | for applying your weedicide, this will also protect |
| Dahlias and Geraniums, benefit from having spent | | | | your plants from the spray drift. |
| blooms removed. | | | | 5. Water them well |
| 2. Pinch out tops | | | | A good tip is to give your garden a thorough |
| Foliage plants like Coleus and many different | | | | soaking once every week. However, to prevent |
| types of plants respond with a burst in growth | | | | erosion make sure there is no run off. The |
| when their tops are pinched. You can make the | | | | growth of deeper roots will be encouraged with |
| plants much more bushier and make them bloom | | | | deep watering. This will also help the plant to |
| by pinching out the top. Plants like Fuchsias | | | | withstand dry spells. |
| become leggy unless you pinch them put. | | | | 6. Say no to chemicals |
| 3. Fertilize lightly | | | | Try to avoid chemicals as much as you can. |
| If you want a boost in your vegetation then you | | | | These are not only harmful for humans but also |
| can add minimum amount of fertilizer. You need | | | | kill the predators of pest in your gardens. There |
| to fertilize your garden frequently because the | | | | are many organic alternatives, which work as well |
| nutrients may wash away if you fertilize your | | | | as the chemicals ones. |
| garden frequently. Liquid fertilizer that has been | | | | Your garden will soon become the envy of your |
| applied fortnightly has been found to be more | | | | neighbors if you follow these simple tips. |
| beneficial than granules as the leaves readily | | | | |