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Clint Eastwood's secret to gardening success.
Actually, I really don't know if Clint had a garden, but if he did, you can be sure it flourished, assuming he followed his own advice
"A man has got to know his limitations."
If you know that Coconut plants need Hawaiian sun, and you live in maine, then there is only one other thing Clint would say to you "Do you feel lucky?"
Every day, I hear from frustrated gardens who just can't understand why their roses won't grow. The feed them, they water them, they provide great drainage but still, no blooms. When I dig a little further (no pun ) I find that there poor rose bush is planted by the front door, on the north side, with no chance of serious sun.
Even when I reiterate the importance of light, they say, "Is there anything I can do?" Yes, absolutely. I tell them to either dig up and relocate, or buy some artificial grow lights and plug them in outdoors.
Come on, people, you have to live in reality.
Now, are there times when you can fudge a bit? Absolutely. Full sun, for example doesn't mean that the sun needs to be bearing down like an oven on your plant 24/7. It just means 6 hours of direct light per day.
Most plants would broil under non-stop sunlight. So, it is important to know just exactly what these terms mean, in real language. Anyway, just because it says full sun doesn't mean that your plant will be anemic if it gets 5 hours instead of 6. Some plants aren't as finicky as others, it just depends of the type of flower.
In the beginning, it's best to follow the recommendations to the letter. Here are some recommended varieties for beginners.
"A man has got to know his limitations."
If you know that Coconut plants need Hawaiian sun, and you live in maine, then there is only one other thing Clint would say to you "Do you feel lucky?"
Every day, I hear from frustrated gardens who just can't understand why their roses won't grow. The feed them, they water them, they provide great drainage but still, no blooms. When I dig a little further (no pun ) I find that there poor rose bush is planted by the front door, on the north side, with no chance of serious sun.
Even when I reiterate the importance of light, they say, "Is there anything I can do?" Yes, absolutely. I tell them to either dig up and relocate, or buy some artificial grow lights and plug them in outdoors.
Come on, people, you have to live in reality.
Now, are there times when you can fudge a bit? Absolutely. Full sun, for example doesn't mean that the sun needs to be bearing down like an oven on your plant 24/7. It just means 6 hours of direct light per day.
Most plants would broil under non-stop sunlight. So, it is important to know just exactly what these terms mean, in real language. Anyway, just because it says full sun doesn't mean that your plant will be anemic if it gets 5 hours instead of 6. Some plants aren't as finicky as others, it just depends of the type of flower.
In the beginning, it's best to follow the recommendations to the letter. Here are some recommended varieties for beginners.
The three secrets of success in growing flowers.
Without oversimplifying, most flower woes can be prevented if proper attention if given to these three areas:Soil. Sun and Sustenance.
Let's start with soil. Before you even begin to plant, you need to know the needs of your plant. What type of soil does it need? All dirt is not the same.
Next, you need to know how much sun your flower needs. And, you need to be fully acquainted with the amount of light your garden receives in each square foot. Really.
After you nail this down, you need to research the nutritional needs of your plant. Much plant feeding needs to begin at planting time, around the roots of the plant. This is really important, especially with heavy feeders. Naturally, the nutritional needs vary from plant to plant.
Finally, hydration and humidity.
Have I scared you yet? Great then, read on.
Soil. Type of, location of, drainage, aeration,
Sun. Full, some, shade, none
Sustenance. (Food and water). The three letters of nutrition. Basic watering 101
Common watering problems.
Let's start with soil. Before you even begin to plant, you need to know the needs of your plant. What type of soil does it need? All dirt is not the same.
Next, you need to know how much sun your flower needs. And, you need to be fully acquainted with the amount of light your garden receives in each square foot. Really.
After you nail this down, you need to research the nutritional needs of your plant. Much plant feeding needs to begin at planting time, around the roots of the plant. This is really important, especially with heavy feeders. Naturally, the nutritional needs vary from plant to plant.
Finally, hydration and humidity.
Have I scared you yet? Great then, read on.
Soil. Type of, location of, drainage, aeration,
Sun. Full, some, shade, none
Sustenance. (Food and water). The three letters of nutrition. Basic watering 101
Common watering problems.
Anyone can grow flowers.
And I don't just meand dandelions either. If you have even marginally good soil, and a handful of seeds, I can show you how to grow the flowers of your dreams. Follow me.
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