~ Having a lush garden could be fun and deeply satisfying for the soul.
While your garden will certainly change depending on the season, what you are growing, and how much time you are investing in its maintenance will influence the daily interaction flow between you and your plants. Plants will thank you with their blooms smiling back at you when gardening turns into a fun, instead of a chore. Enjoying the lush garden creates a sense of serenity and peace inside our spirits. Hopefully, this outside gratifying hobby will spark an interest in you and will bring you lasting satisfaction.
Plant Green Shrubs and Bushes
Flowers are magical and colorful but do not just plant the blooms. Boast them in front of shrubs and bushes and even trees. If you want your garden to look lush, green multitiered planting is a good approach. Different heights of bushes and shrubs will provide the 3D feast for the eyes. Some plants may need a little more space to grow, so please read the labels that the shrubs come with and plant accordingly to make your new green babies thrive and fill in space.
Test Your Soil
If you want to create a lush, beautiful garden, the first thing you need to focus on is your soil. Make it your mission to add organic matter to your soil beds every year to ensure they are ready to grow your lush plants, and consider testing for soil type so you can accurately plant the types of plants and flowers that suit it. Most plants need to be fertilized regularly, even with the right type of soil, so make sure you know the maintenance required for the kinds of plants you want to grow.
Deciding What To Plant
There are numerous ways you can decide what to plant. Taking your soil into account is just one way. Depends where you are in the world, truly precludes the further planting choices. Sun, wind and all the potential weather conditions need to be considered, along with the flood zone and water restrictions in your neighborhood. Space and plant color preference is another factor. Perhaps you want to try a garden that displays seasonal color or different shapes of the plants. Or is it the shade and protection that you prefer to minimize the electric bill and establish privacy from the onlookers? No matter what your decision is, try not to overwhelm yourself. If you are still unsure, ask for help at your local garden center and bring your landscape pictures with you.
Keep Your Plants Safe
As well as making sure your soil is healthy and that you’re choosing the right kinds of plants, you will need to keep your plants safe. You can look into helpful instruments such as tsurumi pump if your garden is prone to flooding, and this will keep your plants safe – along with other elements of your home and garden. Homemade sprays to keep your plants from pests infestation is another remedy to protect the garden. Of course, look into the fence or decorative border around the planted greenery to define the edges and make the whole new section look adorable.
Download Apps To Stay On Top Of Your Gardening Efforts
If you are a beginner gardener, a little help will not go amiss. Why not download a few apps to help you to stay on top of your gardening efforts? Figure out what you need help with and then go from there, reading reviews to find the right app for you. Just a few options include:
- Garden Answers.
- Gardening Companion.
- Leafsnap.
- My Soil.
Are you ready to create a lush garden for life? Have fun!
Have a very green day, my dear friends, filled with inspiring ideas.
Luda@PlantsandBeyond🌿
The images listed here do not belong to Luda @PlantsandBeyond.com except for the large pansies flowers
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Thank you, Luda, for another inspiring post on beautifying the garden! I can’t wait to get started to work on many improvement including planting more ornamental trees. Have a great day!
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Aw, you too, Peter. Pls stay warm. Sooner than you think, your garden will be up and running with your great help and energy
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I love the idea of using conifers along with deciduous trees and shrubs to add a lush backdrop to our flower and vegetable gardens. That extra layer of green really makes our gardens stand out in summer and conifers add much-needed color in the winter!
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Love your suggestion, Nancy. Thank you so much!
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Thank you soooooo muuuuuch
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You re very welcome ❤
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So beautiful and excellent inspiration while we are awaiting Spring!
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THank you, dear Val!
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All the photos are beautiful,but I especially love the butterflies!!
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I’ve never been more excited for Spring before! Everyone! GET GROWING! We are in Southern California and buds are popping up. Have fun in your gardens this year guys!
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Aww, Jill, your enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you for spreading such joy
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Anytime! Lol keep sprinkling that stuff around😁👍🐘🌱
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Wonderful trips and ideas!❤️❤️
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Thank you, Richa, so much!
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I have been trying to plant flowers to attract butterflies, Luda, and I hope to add some shrubs as a hang-out and possible food source for the bird. My main joy from having a garden is seeing it used by other critters. 😊
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Awww- you are such a kind soul to help the critters – they will love you for that 🦋✨🌟☀️
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Thank you, Luda. 😊
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Thank you for the info! This is a such a well-written post!
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Thank you so much, Ink
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My pleasure, Luda!
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♥️
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I have avacado trees planted here in Lebanon. I take all the organic remainders from home and put them in the garden as natural fertilizers. They benefit the trees in my garden …
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Loooove that you are doing that – avocado tree must love you – my question to you – since it’s not composted – do the scraps smell or attract other animals ?
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No , from time to time , I plough the soil .
I did that with the lemon tree . It worked well.
I use organic fertilizers and they helped the Avacado trees as well.
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Thank you so much for sharing !!!
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I like your blog, thank you for doing this!
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That is so nice ! Thank you very much
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wonderful life
long hobby 🙂
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This post inspired me so much! I cannot wait to get out in the garden. Those butterflies are outstanding. You may have inspired another piece of art 💗😊💗😊💚
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So happy to hear that, Lisa. Your comment made my day. Can’t wait to see your beautiful art work.
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Great ideas! Spring is coming friends! @Plantsandbeyond has some great tips. Get growing 😁🌿👍
BARK BARK BARK! 🐘🌱
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Thank you!
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Very inspiring post!:) Great ideas! Hurray to the Spring!❤️
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Awww, I really appreciate it!
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you are very beautiful
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💖✨🌸🦋🌟🌿🌷
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Thank you
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Gorgeous!
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I don’t know what your big tree is by the tulips, but it is OUTSTANDING!!! Just love the combination of colors in that picture!
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I am forever thought about this, thankyou for putting up.
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