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Everyone needs a hobby, what’s yours? If the answer is gardening, then you’re in the right place. If it’s not, then you should seriously rethink your priorities. Landscaping is an easy way to improve your property value. If you don't have the budget for it, but you can do it on your own and save money if you tap into your creative side. For all those money minded people, think of it as an investment. Does it tickle your fancy now? A good landscaping job can really improve the exterior of your house. You don’t want to be the only one on your block with a barren front yard. Here are a few gardening tips to help you along the way.
Think back to all the weddings you’ve attended, what was the first thing you noticed at the entrance? I’m pretty sure it was the flowers inviting you in. The sight of flowers is enough to set a pleasant tone. Remember what they say about first impressions. So, if the inside of your house isn’t very pleasant, then you should think about making that impression at the door. Planting a wide assortment of beautiful flowers near the entrance makes a great first impression.
Just because you can plant something anywhere, doesn’t mean you should. True strength lies in not flaunting it. Actually it’s just too much work. You don’t just plant flowers; you also need to maintain them. Imagine the work required if you fill every available space with plants and flowers. Find a balance between. “Man that looks good” and “What the hell was I thinking?”
Before making any large scale purchases of fertilizer, make sure you check your soil. Dig deep – about six to seven inches – and collect samples to be tested. You should only make decisions based on facts. Once you get the results of the test back, you’ll know exactly what your soil is missing.
Plants are like children, you give them what they need but never in excess. You nurture them till they become self reliant. One inch of water per week is enough for a plant to survive. The scarcity of water will encourage the roots of the plant to grow deeper and find groundwater. Once they hit groundwater your job will become much simpler. Summer is a trying time for plants, so water them every five days to prevent them from drying.
If you go to a plant nursery, you’ll be flabbergasted by the choice of flowers. It’s an explosion of colors to choose from. You know what happens when you have too many choices, you make bad decisions. A color wheel can help you in a situation such as this. Colors that are on opposite sides of each other in a color wheel go well together, so pair flowers according to this.
Gardening is a subtle art, one that involves a lot of creativity. Just remember that at the end of the day it’s all about creating art.
Contact Terra Firma Lawn & Garden for your planting and gardening needs in Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, and the Vancouver area.
