Gardening Tips For the Soul

GARDENINGTIPSFor the Soul

By: Vallencia Lloyd, Capital Region New York

Have you ever thought about havinga garden at home, but did not know how to start one? With all of the buzz about how people are starting to grow their own herbs and vegetables at home, you don’t have to be left out. It might seem complicated and even scary to start a project like this. But trust me, you can do it. Though there are so man things to consider when starting a garden, such as right time of the year to start planting, all the way to the type of fertilizer to use, we thought these basic Gardening Tips for Beginners would be helpful to start your Green Thumb adventure:

1. Start with healthy fertilized soil! It can be in a pot, bin or in the ground but fertilize before planting! 2. It may be easier to start with small containers before planting and don’t go too big initially.

3. Make sure the weather is warm and there is no longer going to be a frost.

4. Start with seedlings. It is easier to start with small seedlings bought at garden centers than with seeds!

5. Don’t over or under water! Know when to water and how much to give.

6. Make sure you know how much sun your plants and vegetables need and place them accordingly.

7. Love your garden. Talk, sing, or touch your plants with love and caring.