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Garden Planting Tips

How plants Grow:

The essential principle to grasp is the plants in your garden have the same needs as those growing in the wild. Plants need air, light, water, and nutrients to flourish, but they very in their needs. Some , for example, need evenly moist healthy growth, while others can survive long periods of drought. The amount of light needed varies greatly too. When grown in conditions that suit them, plants generally stay healthy. The single most important lesson in gardening is to allow the conditions to dictate the choice of plants.

Preparing the soil is the fist thing needed. Digging and raking the soil is preformed to get the soil into the best condition possible for growing plants. Digging is the most important of these operations, because it allows air into the soil. For optimum results, soil that is intensively cultivated needs generous fertilizing. This can be provided with organic or inorganic matter. The amount of fertilizer needed will depend on the soil type, because light, sandy soils lose fertilizer quickly, whereas clay soils will hold nutrients for much longer.

Basic Planting Tips:

1.Most plants can be started from seed, but some must be propagated from cuttings or division to make sure the flavor comes true.

2. Don't plant near trees, because roots close to the surface can impede digging and compete with plants for nourishment.

3. If soil is poor or very compacted, make a raised bed. Bring in new soil and add compost and other organic matter to create a 6 to 10 inch-high mound on top of the soil surface. Don't make a raised bed near a tree trunk; changing the soil depth around a tree can harm or kill it.

4. Check plant heights. Plants taller plants at the back of a bed, or at the center of a circular bed.

5. Feel free to harvest your vegetables as they mature in some cases plants replenish themselves others may become bushier and sturdier.

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