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Some Tips to Help Your Plants Thrive

Many people enjoy the process of creating a garden, or perhaps only having a few potted plants around their home Everyone has their own reasons for growing plants. Some want to grow their own vegetables or flowers and others want to brighten up their homes or yards. You will, of course, want to learn as much about the plants you grow as you can so all your time won't be wasted, and you will have healthy plants to show for your efforts. There are also some general tips that are useful for growing any type of plant, and we'll be discussing some of these in this article.

One of the first things you should consider before even planting or purchasing plants is their lighting requirements. If you have a sunny garden area outdoors, choose appropriate plants. If you have a subdued corner in your apartment, there are plants for that condition as well. Of course, if you are growing plants inside, artificial light can take up the slack. LED lighting is especially good. However, many people find it's easier to rely on the sun, which means carefully planning where your plants will be living. In other words, match your plants to the conditions that are native to your environment.

Pests are one of the reasons that many plants aren't as healthy as they should be, or even in some cases die. Pests aren't only a problem in an outdoor garden, but also can threaten potted plants indoors. It doesn't matter where your plant came from, if it has an infestation of insects, they can be difficult to eradicate. Watch out for spider mites, aphids, mealy bugs, and other pests as well. Getting rid of these pests is not impossible, but it's a lot easier to prevent them in the first place. A good plan of action is to carefully inspect any plant before you buy it. If you see pests, or the leaves seem to have been eaten away, or the plant just looks poorly, don't buy it. Don't be hesitant about cutting away any part of a plant that you have if it shows any signs of disease or pest infestation. Make sure to get rid of the infested parts so the insects don't spread to other plants.

The biggest mistake aspiring gardeners make is to not water their plants properly. This is actually one of the most common reasons why plants don't thrive. You can usually tell by looking at a plant if it needs watered or not. No matter how many plants you have, you have to give each one the amount of water it needs. You can't just water each plant with the same amount of water. The biggest enemy of house plants is being over-watered. This will kill them just as surely as letting them dry out. Root rot is the problem that houseplants can suffer from. If your plants are developing yellow leaves, it's a good sign they are being deprived of oxygen because you are flooding them with water. Not only is it enjoyable to see the end results of what your plants produce, it's also exciting, and educational, to watch them as they go through the different stages of growth. Don't be misled into thinking that it's challenging to grow healthy plants. All you need to do is take good care of them and they will flourish. This article has given you a few tips that are applicable to most plants. If you need more specialized information, you won't have a problem finding it on the internet or from the helpful folks at your local garden center.

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