A lush garden can enhance your home's aesthetic appearance and even boost curb appeal, potentially upping your property value. Gardening itself can be a relaxing hobby, allowing you to spend time in nature while working with your hands. Backyard Garden Club is dedicated to helping people discover the joys of gardening. This beginner's guide provides the basic info you need to start your own lush oasis.

Start by Preparing a Good Plot of Land

Your garden needs the right conditions to take root and thrive.

• Use a soil test to check pH and nutrient levels to find a fertile patch of earth.

• Find a plot of land with good sun exposure. Ideally, you'll have access to an area that gets at least partial sun (three to six hours per day).

• Set up a fence to protect your new garden against animals.

Research What to Plant for the Best Results

Selecting fitting flora and fauna according to your climate will improve the odds of success.

• Invest in the plants and flowers that are best for your geographic area.

• For maximum aesthetic impact, consider creating an all-season flower garden, which will have blooms almost all year round.

• Depending on your region, you may want to consider setting up an unheated greenhouse to help sustain your gardening habit through the winter.

Maintain Your Garden Regularly

Planting is just the first step. Your garden will require regular care if it's going to thrive.

• Choose the right type of fertilizer for your garden and nourish it regularly.

• Look up "aeration companies near me" to find local pros to aerate your lawn. This creates small holes in the earth, making it easier for fertilizer to penetrate.

• Adhere to best practices when watering your garden in terms of when you water and how much moisture you provide.

• Don’t forget to manage weeds! There are many alternatives to Roundup to manage weeds, you might be surprised by all the options. Consumernotice.org has them all listed with instructions and recipes too!

• Continue to educate yourself about gardening. Great resources include books you can check out at the library, in-person or online courses, local gardening associations, experts at local botanical gardens, and university extension offices.

Maintaining a thriving yard of healthy plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees requires some effort. As a newbie gardener, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Don't stress! The above resources are here to help. Be patient and you'll soon reap the rewards of your labor when you have a thriving gorgeous garden in front of your doorstep.

This article was written by guest contributor Lisa Walker from neighborhoodsprout.org . Thank you Lisa!

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