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