Gardening is a growing trend in the US because of the pandemic. Many have decided to take up this hobby to become sustainable during the pandemic. But gardening is a daunting task, regardless of what people tell you. If you want to succeed, you will need to learn a couple of things.
There’s been a surge of new gardeners in the past year, most of them coming from the millennial generation. These new gardeners have many goals in mind, and one of them is making their gardens perfect.
A veteran gardener would tell you that there is no such thing as the perfect garden. There will always be something you’d want to do or add to your garden. However, you can come close to what you have in mind. Moreover, you can have the essentials right so that you can concentrate more on the aesthetics. The first thing you’re going to need is a robust irrigation system.
Irrigation Systems
How you water your plants matters. It will determine their health and survivability in the coming years. It will also determine how much time you’ll have to spend in your garden every day.
A perfect garden can look out for itself, even if you’re not at home. This is why a smart sprinkler system is for you. If you don’t know how to install one, a good sprinkler installation service should be able to do it for you. A smart sprinkler system can monitor your plants and how much water they need. Simpler and cheaper systems can be on a timer.
The main goal of having a robust irrigation system is to ensure that your plants get the necessary nutrients they need to survive. Without a good irrigation system, your plants can quickly die off, and your career as a gardener would end before it even started.
Monitoring Systems
This is an addition to an irrigation system, and it’s optional if you don’t have the budget for it. Like what we have stated earlier, some smart systems can monitor the health of your plants. This can make a difference if you’re new to gardening and have plants you are unfamiliar with. It can be pretty expensive to have smart monitoring systems but trust us. It’s worth it.
Greenhouse
A greenhouse is something that is usually overlooked by many gardeners. Many believe it’s only for hardcore gardeners and that if you only do gardening as a hobby, it’s not worth it. However, a greenhouse is necessary for a successful garden, regardless of whether if you’re an amateur or not. It’s also important for sustainability.
Constructing a greenhouse can be quite costly. On average, gardeners spend around $10,000 to build one. A building kit can cost approximately $5,000. Consider this as an investment to your sustainability. The best thing that a greenhouse can offer to you, among many other things, is the ability to grow any plants you want regardless of the season. If you’re aiming for sustainability, you must invest in a greenhouse.
Pest Control
It’s unavoidable to have pests in your garden, but having them destroy it is unacceptable. You must hire pest control services twice or thrice a year to ensure that these pests won’t destroy what you’ve built. It’s vital that these people also use eco-friendly options to get rid of your pests. Research on your local pest control before hiring them. Know what kind of equipment they use and whether if it’s friendly to your plants or not.
Compost
If you want to have a perfect sustainable garden with minimal cost, you’re going to need to learn how to compost. The idea of composting is to use biodegradable waste in your home as fertilizer. Veteran gardeners know that fertilizer is costly, and some store-bought ones aren’t eco-friendly. If you want to save money on your garden and if you want it to be eco-friendly, then you’re going to have to learn how to compost.
You can do composting through a metal trash can. Punch some holes in the trash can, throw your biodegradable waste in it, such as banana peels and dead leaves. Put some soil, water it every other day, and you should have compost within two weeks or so.
There are more in-depth guides on the internet, but what we’ve said above it’s the simple way you can compost. Making good compost requires a lot of practice, so start practicing now.
By following the tips we’ve indicated above, you should be able to create a perfect and sustainable garden that requires very little attention from you. Such a garden should survive by itself for many days without your attention.