How To Garden Like a Pro

To garden like a pro you will need to understand the soil, drainage, zone, and sunlight requirements of your garden. Ignoring them can lead to disappointing results and struggling garden plants.

Some plants are very particular about their soil requirements. A basic soil test will tell you the level of pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium components in your soil and determine whether additional fertilizers are necessary. When testing soil also take notice of the drainage. Determine if your soil is dry, average, or wet just by digging about a foot into the ground. Dry soil is often powdery, average should crumble somewhat, while wet soil will stay in a clump when rolled into a ball.

When purchasing a plant notice the zones and sunlight requirements listed on the tag. All zones are determined by the area's climate and are broken down into zones 1 (harsh) through 10 (tropical). The plant tag will also tell you if the plant requires full sun, partial, or full shade. Plants requiring full sun may never flower in a shady spot.

Determining these four components about your garden will help you to understand its needs and lead you to garden like a pro.   

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