Every gardener
wants to grow the most perfect, most beautiful flowers in town, but that goal
is to be elusive. Whether your goal is
to win the best bloom award at the big flower show or just to enjoy a garden
full of beautiful flowers, there are some steps you can take to make sure your
garden is the best it can be.
Pay attention to chemistry
The chemistry
of the soil is one of the most critical factors to the success, or lack of
success, in the home garden. If the soil
in your area is poor, chances are you will be unable to grow those beautiful
blooms until the soil has been amended to provide the nutrition the plants
need.
One mistake
many gardeners make is to assume that the soil chemistry will be the same all
over their property. It is important to
have each part of your property you plan to use for flower growing tested,
especially if the areas are far apart. This can be particularly important if
part of your property lies on a downhill slope, or if it has been used for
other purposes in the past.
It is also
important to take into consideration such things as the slope of the land and
the type of soil in your area. A
thorough soil analysis will give you a good baseline to go by and a great way
to monitor the quality of the land as your garden grows.
Know what your plants require
Chances are
you already have some plants in mind for your new garden, and if so it is
important to understand what those plants need in order to thrive. While most common varieties of annuals,
perennials and bulbs will grow in a wide range of conditions, some other
varieties can be a bit more demanding.
If you plan to
grow roses in your garden, for instance, it is a good idea to know the pH level
of your soil, and amend it if necessary. Most roses are acid loving plants, and
therefore they may not grow properly in soil that is very alkaline. The good news is that alkaline soil can often
be brought into balance by adding a good quality humus and working it through
the soil. If the humus alone is not
sufficient, the addition of sulfur to the soil can often help turn the soil
more acidic.
Watch the nutrition
The nutrients
contained within the soil are also vital to the success of your garden. For instance, if the levels of phosphorus, nitrogen
and other organic matter is not high enough, your plants may not get the
nutrition they need to grow and bloom.
Nutrients can be added to poor soil through the use of humus, or by
using a good, high quality organic fertilizer.
You can see
why soil chemistry is such an important first step toward growing the perfect
garden. Growing the best flowers in town
is a worthy goal. Be sure your soil is
up to the task.
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