A healthy, green and beautiful garden is the ideal that every gardener wants to have. By taking into account these tips for taking care of your garden, you will be able to enjoy the green leaves of the plants, the shade, the flowers and the tranquility that is breathed in it.
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1. Achieve a healthy, chemical-free soil
he most important thing in a garden is the soil. Well-nourished, living, chemical-free soil is the foundation of plant health. Fertilizers and phytosanitary products are responsible for killing beneficial microorganisms that exist in the environment. Fertilizers cause the plant to be nutritionally unbalanced and prone to pest attacks and damage from cold or heat. They also create insoluble forms in the soil and pollute waters.
2. Swap out chemical fertilisers for something natural
The addition of chemical fertilisers in the garden leads to problems of nutritional imbalance. These problems make plants more prone to pests and diseases. Therefore, the best method to avoid these problems is to use microorganisms that provide nitrogen and other nutrients necessary for plants to be green and healthy
3. Nourish Plants
In order for plants to develop in healthy soil free of pathogens, products must be provided that provide the soil with nutrients. A structure with microorganisms increases the uptake of nutrients by the plant, obtaining greater size and vigor.
4. Provide organic matter
The contribution of organic matter to the soil is essential. It promotes the growth of plants in a healthy soil free of pathogens, capable of microorganisms and beneficial fauna to settle. The best way to do this is to provide the soil with worm castings, which in addition to providing organic matter to the soil, improves the structure and provides nutrients to the plants.
5. Remove Dry Leaves
By removing dry leaves from the garden and plants, you will get a greener, more manicured look. In addition, when dead leaves are removed, it is prevented from being the refuge of pests and the place where opportunistic fungi can be installed that can affect our garden.
6. Prune the Dry Parts of Plants
Pruning the parts that are dead or in poor condition promotes growth and makes the plants look better. This promotes the recovery and growth of the plant, as well as preventing fungal diseases in the affected plant.
7. Attract Beneficial Insects
Chemical-free plants attract insects that are beneficial to plants. Pollinators help fertilize flowers so that they bear fruit and seeds. But there are others that are also found in the fauna around plants, such as pest predators or parasitic insects that help control pests.
8. A Living Soil
In addition to the microorganisms that we find in the soil that help the plant to nourish itself, we can find earthworms. In the past they have been considered a pest, but today we know that earthworms are very beneficial and help to break down organic matter, providing better soil structure.
9. Avoid pests
Keeping plants healthy prevents pest eggs from being laid, as insects have developed the ability to install their offspring on weaker plants. Plants that have had excessive nitrogen fertilization become more tender and weak, and are more prone to pest attack.
10. Use Irrigation Water
Good quality irrigation water is very important. If lime-containing water is used, the pH of the soil is altered, making some soil microelements no longer available to plants. Tap water contains chlorine, which can negatively affect plants and hinder the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the soil. To avoid these problems, rainwater collected from roof gutters can be used.