Keeping the garden healthy and green is a daunting task, especially in the extreme heat places. Our experts at Orientflex Sprinklers provide some tips and tricks, and some steps you need to follow to ensure a happy, healthy and prosperous garden.

Essentials of planning a garden

• First, you need to figure out how much space you want to use.
• Secondly, which vegetables or plants you and your family prefer to grow
• Third, you need to determine when to start planting
• Fourth, how to grow plants and water them

How to Size the area and Select the Location

Although there is no specific method to determine the size of the garden, if the landscape allows, the average size of the garden is 10 feet by 10 feet. Almost all vegetables can be grown in your own garden. You may need to choose a space that absorbs sunlight in the morning and provides more shade in the afternoon.

How to Water Your Garden

Many people always make the mistake of watering their garden for a short time. You may think watering your garden every day is helping your garden but in reality you are only harming it. This will either cause over or under watering depending on the weather. You can cause under watering by not allowing the roots of the plant to get enough water. You can also cause your plants to be over watered by watering your plants when they have enough water.

Know your garden

Knowing your garden and the type of care your plants need is key.

If you have a spacious garden try to group plants with similar water needs together. For example growing herbs and lettuce by each other and watering them the same amount will either give you bitter lettuce or tasteless herbs. This is because lettuce thrives in lush areas where herbs like drier areas. By knowing your plant’s needs, you will not only save water but have a healthier garden. For more tips on how to cultivate a healthy garden visit our blog here.