Growing good gardening habits (pun intended) can be great whether you have plants on a window ledge or a large garden with a ton of space.
They’re great to have in place so that you can save on:
- Stress
- Money
- Time
Also, it’s just nice to know that you’re doing almost everything you can to make sure your garden is thriving no matter the season.
So check out these habits and turn gardening into an enjoyable and fun hobby!
1. Pro Gardeners Make a Plan
Rather than planting spontaneously and without any idea of where you wanna go, good gardeners know they should plan what they plant to optimize for space, light, and soil conditions.
It’s a great way to know exactly what’s gonna make you happiest and take care of your needs (and it’ll save you money too).
So for instance, do you want fresh veggies and fruit for cooking or flowering plants that are gonna help improve your mood?
2. They Don’t Suffocate Their Plants
Rather than overfilling your garden beds and cramping or suffocating your plants, it may be good to use hanging planters or pots to maximize your space and give plants the adequate space they need to grow.
3. They Optimize Window Space
Window herb gardens, flowerpots, and small veggie patches can look chic and make the most of the sunlight and space.
Also, it’s nice to have certain fresh herbs and produce ready for cooking if it’s done in a kitchen window!
4. They Use Compost for Health (And as a Preventative)
Rather than simply using dirt, make sure you’re using compost.
This will give your plants the correct nutrition alongside the water you give them.
Side Note: Compost will also aid in preventing fungus and might help in keeping diseases away that could kill your plants.
5. Gardeners Use Borders
To ensure plants or grass don’t overgrow the sections of the garden that you want them in, it can be worthwhile having borders in your garden.
These don’t have to be large or elaborate. They just need to ensure your plants don’t spill over onto pathways or a lawn.
6. They Avoid Pesticides
Forget the argument between organic and synthetic, it’s better to sort out the root cause of any issue.
Find out what is causing infestations and put a stop to it. Any kind of pesticide can harm your plants and leave residue on your home-grown food.
So it’s best to figure this out quickly and use non-toxic solutions.
7. Pro Gardeners Keep a Close Eye
I know it should go without saying, but once you have created your garden, you can’t just ignore it until the next time you feel like checking on it.
Instead, keep an eye out for weeds, disease, or any other issues so they can be treated immediately, rather than waiting for the problem to become unmanageable.
Trust me, you’ll feel so much better about it now, rather than later when you’re working to bring back your plants back from the dead.
Following these habits can ensure that your garden is kept healthy and in optimum condition without causing you too much work.
So go ahead and give some of these a try and see how it goes! I’m sure they’ll help. 🙂
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.