Have you ever considered starting your own garden? While the process can seem a bit overwhelming at first, it’s manageable if you take it one step at time, and it’s a thoroughly rewarding experience. And if you come at it with the right approach, you can set yourself up for long-term success – not to mention the perfect accompaniment for that farm-grown steak. Here are some practical tips from Plant Something BC to help you get started right.
Getting Started
There are several factors to consider when it comes to starting your garden:
- Choose the right location for your garden, whether it’s the backyard, roof, or living room. If you have an open yard where you’ll be putting down roots, enlisting a property surveyor to ensure you’re building it within property lines is a smart move.
- Then, you will want to choose what to grow in your garden. Perhaps you want a beautiful flower garden, or maybe you’d rather grow your own produce.
- If you live in an apartment, you can still grow flowers as well as foods like bell peppers, green beans, and oranges.
Keeping Your Garden Thriving
Getting off to a good start is important, but it won’t do much good unless you take steps to maintain your garden.
- The most basic task of maintaining a garden is watering it properly.
- It’s also essential to use the right type of quality soil and fertilizer.
- Learning how to properly prune your plants is key to keeping them healthy and growing.
- Planning on selling your plants and vegetables? Learn more about putting a business plan together and the costs involved in starting a business.
Equipment to Invest In
Finally, gardening will be a much better experience if you get the right equipment and tools.
- To ensure your plants stay well-watered, consider building an outdoor misting system.
- If you have an existing irrigation system that isn’t powerful enough, add a booster pump.
- If you need to optimize space in a small area, look into vertical gardening.
- Have all the gardening tools you need to make your tasks safe and enjoyable.
Creating a garden that thrives over time requires time and energy, but it’s one of the most rewarding activities you can do whether you’re growing food for yourself or starting a business. Consider the tips listed here for starting your garden, keeping it healthy, and getting equipment and tools that can enhance your experience. And most importantly, always look for ways to grow your knowledge and skills on your way to becoming an expert gardener!
Plant Something BC is here to help you get started with your garden. Let us know if you have any questions!
