DEAR GARDENERS: GETTING A GREEN THUMB REQUIRES PRACTICE (1422 hits)
DEAR GARDENERS
GETTING A GREEN THUMB
MAY ISSUE 2015
Dear Gardeners:
I know you can think of that saying of being born with a silver spoon in your mouth, but no everyone isn't born with one of those. However, getting a green thumb can be for anyone who is willing to practice.
I have sort of a two topic subject in this letter. One will deal with having a green thumb and the other is focused on choosing soil and fertilizers for your plants. These are tips to help you, but I can't guarantee you'll have the knack of a green thumb. You can be sure though you'll learn something that'll help you have some simple techniques that works if you'll willing to try.
We'll start with a spoon. It's not silver; but it's a spoon for scooping up soil. For those with thumbs that are brown best tips I have is start with a fairly good grade of soil. Sometimes it means spending a tad bit more, but the darkest and softest soil is the best. You can find soils with wood chips, some with fertilizers added, and even your own yard's soil may be acceptable. Some soils are naturally hard and many potted plants won't do very well. Check your nearest garden center for soil types, or read labels that may be on your plants purchases to see if any soil types are required.
Planting is not hard, but requires some concentration and a lot of patience. You'll want to fill your pot with the soil first before adding the plant, then digging a whole to insert the plant into the pot. Make sure you allow enough room for roots to grow. Some gardeners use peat moss at the base of the pot, and also the cover the plant after it's been potted. You never want to leave a purchased plant in the original pot. If you do, you're dooming your thumb to brown already. Yes, you'll need to change it out of the store bought pot...
I found and borrowed this wonderful web-site to offer you help on soil types. I suggest you read to get a good accountable understanding of what soils look like and even tips on the best soils for your garden. The web site is listed at the bottom of this letter.
Now watering is important to get your green thumb in practice. The key is never over-water and never under water. Some plants enjoy being watered more than others, but you may need to get a watering schedule, or have a watering plan on the amount of water your plants will need. Weather plays a part --and on hotter days, just like you plants may need to have more water. This includes house, and or; garden plants. You need to be aware of lighting of the sun and which plants like shade. Explore the needs of your plants, do some research and get help and tips on how to grow them.
Oh, don't feel bad if you have losses. Keep trying and soon enough you'll have that green thumb. If you're just not a plant growing person and you know it...there are plenty of artificial plants that look entirely real. I suggest though you give live growth a try and make that your last resort.
Wow! time to end this letter...I don't want you to lose your green touch. It's May go green! Plant and see your green thumb's reap up from soils.
