A healthy, green and beautiful garden is the ideal that every gardener wants to have. Taking these tips to take care of your garden into account, 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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Starting from this base, we tell you 10 basic tips to make your garden ready, green and very healthy.
1. Get a healthy and chemical-free soil
The most important thing in a garden is the soil. A well-nourished, lively and chemical-free soil is the foundation of plant health. Fertilizers and phytosanitary products are the cause of killing beneficial microorganisms that exist in the environment. Fertilizers cause the plant to be nutritionally unbalanced and prone to pest attacks and cold or heat damage. They also create insoluble forms in the soil and contaminate water.
2. Change chemical fertilizers for something natural
The contribution of chemical fertilizers 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 necessary nutrients so that the plants are green and healthy.
3. Nourish the plants
So that the plants can develop in a healthy and pathogen-free soil, 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. The growth of plants is favored in a healthy and pathogen-free soil, capable of installing microorganisms and beneficial fauna. The best way to do this is to add earthworm humus to the soil, which, in addition to adding organic matter to the soil, improves the structure and provides nutrients to the plants.
5. Remove dry leaves
By removing the dry leaves from the garden and from the plants you will obtain a greener and more careful appearance. In addition, when dead leaves are removed, it is prevented from being a refuge for pests and the place where opportunistic fungi can be installed that can affect our garden.
6. Prune the dry parts of the plants
If the parts that are dead or in poor condition are pruned, growth is favored and the plants obtain a better appearance. This favors the recovery and growth of the plant, in addition to avoiding 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 floor
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 break down organic matter, providing a 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 water containing lime is used, the pH of the soil is altered, so that some microelements in the soil are 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.
And now…to enjoy your garden!
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