Gardening Tips For Those Without A Green Thumb
Data shows that homes with high curb appeal usually sell for 7% more than similar homes. Whether you’re getting ready to sell, or you’re just looking to add a little extra pizzazz to your home’s exterior, adding a garden can be a great way to boost your curb appeal! Of course, gardening isn’t always the easiest task, and not everyone has a green thumb. Here are some great tips to help you grow a thriving garden!
Sunny vs shady areas
Take note of where the sun hits in your yard at different times throughout the day. When deciding where to start planting, it’s important to know how much sun exposure that area gets. This can help you determine which plants to put in that area.
Pick your plants
If you’re new to gardening, you might want to start with some low-maintenance plants. Perennials will be your best friend –they thrive in a variety of growing conditions, produce colorful flowers, and regrow every year.
Take care of weeds
Weeding your garden probably isn’t something you always want to do in your spare time, but a garden that’s full of weeds can kill your curb appeal! While regular weeding by hand is a common way to keep your garden looking presentable, adding mulch is a great weed suppressant and my top “quick and easy” gardening tip! Bare dirt is the perfect place for weed seeds to germinate, so by covering all your bare soil with mulch, most weeds won’t be able to root. Problem solved!
Water and fertilize regularly
Depending on how much it rained that week, head out to your garden to water plants on a weekly basis –make sure you get the soil wet, and not just the leaves. Many plants also benefit from a midsummer feeding to help them reach their full potential. This is a great time of year to add dry fertilizer to the soil before watering!
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