There are certain things in life which are simply calming and rejuvenating. You get involved in doing them and forget everything else. In turn, they become your stress busters, your friends. One such hobby that you can take up is gardening as it is said that “a garden is a friend you can visit anytime”. Plan it, nurture it and spend some relaxing time of the day in it. Taking up gardening as a hobby can be truly beneficial for you. It gives a sense of satisfaction & accomplishment when you see the flowers blossoming, plants growing, which were sown by you as seeds.
In recent years, there has been a surge in interest towards gardening. More and more people are taking it up as a hobby to take care of their plants and gardens. Though it appears to be a daunting task for beginners, a little bit of planning and patience can help you get going with it. You can design and have a beautiful garden, which will be looked up as your creation. So, here is a basic yet beneficial guide of gardening for beginners that will come to your assistance in designing your own.
This should be the first step in your journey of gardening. There are different types of gardens that you can have depending upon the available space and time at your end. Among others, you can plan a green, serene space, garden full of flowers, or vegetables and herbs garden. You can also have a mix of these if you so desire. But, go slow and start at a small scale. It is also advisable to know your region well as part of the planning. Every plant requires a certain weather condition to grow and blossom. So, opt for plants that are tuned to your area and region. In India, there is a tropical climate in most parts, which is ideal for growing Jasmine, bougainvillaea and vegetables like lady finger, lemon and like. Making this kind of analysis is a pre-requisite to have that garden oasis.
Once you have an idea regarding the type of garden you plan to have you should then get the necessary tools for gardening. To get started, you will need only a handful of them like pruning scissors, lopping pruners, spade, trowel and garden fork. These different garden tools will help in the below manner.
After you have got the tools, you should develop some understanding about the soil. It will help you decide what to plant and how you should treat the soil. You can get a test done to check the soil quality. Alternatively, you can dig some and see if the soil has clay-like or sandy texture. But, either way enriching the soil will only do good to the plants. Below are the different ways of improving the soil quality.
Now, comes the interesting part of choosing plants for your garden. To start with, opt for herbs and vegetables as they are easy to grow and need less maintenance. Colourful flower plants may be more exciting but will be difficult to manage in the beginning. So, start with vegetables like coriander, chillies, and tomato. These won’t take long to grow, and if you are going wrong, you will be able to figure it out fast. Besides, when they grow, using those fresh herbs and vegetables from your own garden for cooking will be motivating enough to hone your gardening skills further. As far as possible, try to opt for plant seeds or get them young. Seeing them grow from infancy will be absolutely delightful. But, if you are getting tiny plants be extra careful while planting them.
After planting, you will need to water correctly and timely. When it comes to watering the plants, as a gardening novice, you should understand the purpose behind it. You need to water plants enough for their survival, but don’t overdo it otherwise the soil will be waterlogged. Here is how you should water your plants
Now that everything is in place you should plan, label and organize your garden if you want it to be a success.
Design your Home Garden
Follow the above basic tips for flower and vegetable gardening for beginners. You just need to do some basic research on the plants, soil and get started. If you have any doubts, then start with potted plants. It can be an easy and perfect way of developing an insight into different plants and soils. Here are some pictures of home gardens for your inspiration.
If you are looking for a home, which comes with such a space where you can plan your garden, then check the homes by Valmark developer. Designing spacious homes amidst lush, green landscape, Valmark takes the first step in bringing its home dwellers closer to nature. Every Valmark project has ample green space, manicured lawns and gardens with colourful, blossoming flowers. You can check our projects here and decide for yourself.
In one of our projects, Valmark CityVille, you get an option of a private garden or a terrace garden. Designed for the nature lovers, these homes are spacious inside out giving you enough scope to develop your gardening skills. You can design and decorate your garden, and make use of the balconies to keep potted plants. Moreover, the climate of Bangalore is what makes it popular as the Garden City. Supporting flora of various kinds, you can soon learn about various green, flowery plants and vegetable plants. Invest in Valmark CityVille, the finest Villaments in Bangalore and enjoy the many benefits of your own private garden.
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