Starting a garden is easy, but maintaining them is a whole different story! With the seasons changing, your plants are going to need different levels of care. Here are a few common problems you may encounter and how you can avoid them.
WEEDS are the most common and least liked problem by gardeners. Their growth increases more in summer due to the sun and rain. Preventing weeds by pulling them out early aids in preventing them to grow roots and spread. Spacing plants is also important as weeds like to grow in open spaces, make sure not to leave an area for them to sprout.
POOR LOCATION is a contributing factor in keeping your plants healthy. A good example is trees, if you plant them on the wrong side such as near a street pavement or a wall, it can definitely ruin the pathway or damage a part of a property as trees grow larger than most plants and their roots can interfere with a house foundation. It is recommended to distance the tree 4 to 7 meters away from a street or wall to prevent such damage.
SEEDLING PROBLEMS can be quite frustrating, their common problem is they refuse to sprout! Gardening involves a lot of patience especially if you’re starting to plant with seeds as some of them need time to germinate. Birds can also be the cause as we all know that they love seeds. If this is the case, preventing them by placing a scarecrow or building a greenhouse would help ward off the birds.
PLANTS THAT GROW SLOWLY is another concern for most gardeners. Knowing what kind of plant you have will help you know if they’re growing slowly or they just need more time. If you notice that one of your plants is not growing, try to replace their spot in your garden as they may be receiving insufficient sunlight. Another thing to note is to check if the soil is always damp, this can mean that they’re getting too much water, check their pots and improve their drainage to help them grow.
WILTED PLANTS can be a cause of rotted roots. One of the major causes is still overwatering. The best way to prevent this is to always check the soil if it’s still damp, if the soil is dry to a depth of at least three inches, it is safe to say that it’s the best time to water them.
GARDEN PESTS are the enemy of our plants! No matter how much we take care of them, pests are out of our control. Adding row coverings or fences can help block off unwanted pests. Making organic DIY is also a great way to use on your plants instead of harmful chemical pesticides.