The Art of Gardening & Creating Heaven At Your Doorstep

Gardening (believe it or not) is one of the best hobbies which can take complete care of your mind and body. It is a thoughtful amalgamation of science and art to convert a simple piece of land into a heavenly creation. Like a huge canvas, etched and sprayed with multiple colors, your garden can also be a showstopper. Scientific and technical know how for the methods of cultivation as well as an artistic and harmonious selection of plants according to the geographical specificity are the notable factors for a successful gardening.




The habit of gardening sprouted in human being's mind since long, especially after World War II. Due to the increasing stress and busy life of the present century, people are taking refuge to this plant growing art in search of peace and tranquility.




In a garden, plants are grown away from their natural environment. Hence you have to keep their physiological needs in mind. Though basically the art of gardening is same all over the world, but it surely is the plant type along with its wide adaptability to the local environment that matters.




Be it ornamental or for kitchen supply, armed with your instinct, energy, enthusiasm and artistic genius, you can try your best to craft out and display an attractive piece of art at your doorstep. Your picturesque garden with a riot of colors and myriad hues and shades will always be treasured by you and appreciated by the spectators. Your satisfaction will know no bound while smelling a bunch of beautiful home-grown roses or a basket full of fresh vegetables. The mellowing fragrance and aroma felt from a distance will also prove your attention and sincere look after of these precious possessions.




Before creating a successful and state-of-art garden, work out on a few fine points. Such as:




1.Check the soil quality (loamy, sandy, clayey or humusy) and its pH level.


2.Determine the East, West, North and South of your gardening area to assess the light and wind intensity.


3.Find the ground-slope. It will help in water management.


4.Chalk out your plan of gardening. Include a few interesting themes, Rock-Garden, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Fountains and Water-falls, Children's play-corner, lounging or sunbathing area, etc.


5.Select plants keeping the soil type and the kind of garden you want to create in mind. Will it be flower, vegetable, herb, or shrub?


6.Think of necessary soil modifications for growth improvement.


7.Make a color-scheme for flower garden. Do not overlook the background and the fence and put stress on easy entrance and exit points.


8.Select the spots for particular types of plants. Creepers need some extra attention.


9.Take preventive measures to resist the herbivores/rodents/birds etc., without hurting them.


10.Consider using organic manure, if possible. House wastes can make excellent composts.


11.Keep a diary and calendar handy. List, buy, and maintain your gardening tools properly.


12.DO CONSIDER the pathways which can allow you and your visitors to enjoy the garden without spoiling the plants.




Now you can start your gardening venture and the first must do is digging the soil (well burn some extra calorie)! You can rent some helping hands too. During the autumn fall, level the ground and start manuring (organic/inorganic). Keep your watering sprinklers in excellent working condition.




By spring you are ready with seeds and seedlings. Go forward confidently to create a heavenly garden at your doorstep!!

Simon owns the online garden center Water Shadow specialising in garden ornaments, statues, gazing globes and stainless steel gazing globes.

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A Few Tips to Improve your Gardening Skills

The great human activity to produce edible fruits and vegetables or growing flower or foliage for beautification of the locality is commonly termed as gardening. It is different from forestry or farming.


'Gardening' may sound easy but a lot of hard work and meticulous planning are required to obtain admirable and satisfactory result. Number and types of plants for a garden are never fixed and depend solely upon the purpose and planning of the owner. Herbs, shrubs or trees anything can be planted to cover an area, ranging from orchards to avenues, house yards to lawns of office, factory or residence and many more probable spaces.




Gardening can also be done on terrace, foyer, roof, window box, etc. Plants grown in vivarium or earthen pots meant for indoor or outdoor decoration are also equally popular these days due to crunch of space. Though only one type of plant is sometimes grown for a specific purpose but a manicured garden generally includes a wide array of plants grown in a properly planned manner that can produce a stunning effect and become a prized possession.




Here are a few tips for successful gardening. But remember, the practical experience differs from person to person and place to place depending upon the climate. However, the basic procedure of gardening remains same all over the world.




Tip # 1 Do gardening as a hobby and not out of compulsion. One can feel your love and passion on smelling the freshness of the air around your garden.




Tip # 2 Survey the land carefully and plan before you start planting. A proper blueprint can save both your precious time and money.




Tip # 3 You can design your own garden, else you may take help from the professionals also.




Tip # 4 Do consider various garden elements like horticultural necessities, seasonal variations and other features of landscaping like watering system, provision of electricity, regular maintenance, ready funds, etc.




Tip # 5 Not only the plants, give equal importance on hard landscape namely wall, walking trail, sitting or sunbathing areas, decking, etc.




Tip # 6 Check plant qualities considering their growth and seeding pattern, compatibility with other plants, flowering pattern (annual or perennial), class of plant (deciduous or evergreen), etc.




Tip # 7 Check the type and pH (to assert acidity or alkalinity) of the soil. Your choice of plants should depend on it.




Tip # 8 Consider placing your plants according to the availability of light and shade. Different plants need different intensity of light.




Tip # 9 Grow plants according to the height and flower color to make them visible clearly. Use shrubs and grass lines tactfully to create internal boundaries.





Tip # 10 You can use both organic and inorganic manures/composts. It would be a great idea to recycle your garden and household wastes.




Tip # 11 Your garden design will depend upon the placement. An office garden may not be same as a terrace garden of your home.




Tip # 12 Involvement of your kids can make the task of gardening a delight. Let the kids help you playfully. They can have a small but separate area of their own to do the planting. Get them kid-size tools to use but keep an eye so that they don't get hurt.




Happy gardening..!!... Keep your stress away!!

The avid gardener and green fingered owner Simon operates the online garden center specialising in ornamental gazing globes and glass gazing globes for the garden.

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