Tips And Tricks To Improve The Wellbeing Of Your Plants

Nurturing and growing plants is a wonderful experience, and it can be very rewarding. Sometimes you have to put in a little extra work just to make sure that your plants reach their full potential. If you fancy putting your green thumb to the test, then you have come to the right place. Here are 5 top tips and tricks to improve the well-being of your plants. 

There is an art to watering your plants, and it is not as simple as some might expect. Without careful watering, you may end up overwatering your plant and accidentally drowning it. Alternatively, you might not end up watering it enough and so it dries out. How much water you give a plant will ultimately depend on the type of plant that you are caring for. Take the time to research the plants you are growing and make sure you know how much sunlight and water it needs to thrive. Another top tip for watering your plants is to ensure that you are watering by the roots, as this gives the plant the best chance at absorbing as much water as possible. Otherwise, you might think you are giving your plant enough water but if you are watering it from a distance a lot of this water will be lost. 

Another way to improve the well-being of your plants is to improve the quality of the soil that you grow them in. If you have a big garden, a gardening business, or you just want to make your lawn look beautiful then you should consider looking for bulk worm castings, as it is much more cost-effective to buy in bulk. If you are unfamiliar with the term worm castings, it is essentially the manure created by worms. Worm castings are a powerful all-natural soil supplement and just a little bit of it can go a long way. What’s more, research done by North Carolina State University found that plants and crops grown with worm castings were far less likely to have issues with pests. 

A pest is a destructive insect that attacks crops, plants, food, and so on. Once pests get into your garden, it is very difficult to get them out without damaging your plants. The easiest way to avoid getting pests in your garden is to avoid bringing them in the first place. Often pests will already exist on a plant in the garden center/shop that is selling them, so it is essential that you take the time to check out plants before purchasing them. It can be difficult to know what signs to look out for, but the key things to check are whether the plant has any dead spots, rotten stems, unhealthy colors, or insects. Sometimes these insects will be so small that they just look like tiny black spots. If you take a plant home with any of those signs, then you will be spreading pests to your healthy plants. Take a peek at the leaves, the top of the plant, and the roots. Don’t be embarrassed to give the plant a full inspection! The roots should be strong, sturdy and generally, they are white. If the roots appear soft or dark, then they are likely rotten. Do not be fooled by the top of the plant looking healthy, as it is only a matter of time before the whole plant dies. 

If you notice that your plant has a broken stem or leaf, then you should trim it as soon as possible. This is because injured parts of the plant can become infected, which then spreads to the rest of the plant before eventually killing it. Even if the broken part of the plant does not become infected, the plant will use its energy up on trying to heal the wounded area, which will prevent the plant from growing and flourishing. When cutting parts of your plant make sure that you use sharp tools as the cleaner the cut the faster it will heal.

Last but not least, you need to make sure that you don’t overcrowd your plants. While the idea of having a beautiful and busy flowerbed is appealing, this style of planting is not all that practical. This is because plants that are placed too close to each other have to fight for water, light, and nutrients in the soil. This leads to weak plants, who are then more susceptible to diseases and infections. Plus, if one plant catches something, then all the plants will because they are so close to each other.  

Gardening is a therapeutic experience, and it is even more rewarding when you see your plants reach their full potential. With these top 5 tips and tricks, your plants, gardens, lawns, etc will look beautiful.