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As a season that symbolizes growth and rebirth, spring is more appropriate than ever to start a new life. hobby – Especially if your hobby is gardening!
Having a beautiful garden is one of life's great joys, and one of the best things about it is that kids love it too. Involving them in planting, growing and maintaining nature is a hugely rewarding experience that teaches your children a host of key skills.
Of course, when mud and chaos are involved, things can get stressful quickly. Here are some tips on how you can embrace the hobby of gardening this spring, let your kids help, and ultimately have a stunning outdoor space that grows with you.
Safety first
The most important first step is to make sure your garden is safe for you and your children. Winter brings a tough time for plant life, which means freezes, sharp branches, and general rot.
Before taking the kids out, make sure to systematically check and eliminate any obvious hazards, and take the opportunity to remove any dead plants, give the soil a good tillage, and add some fresh compost if needed.
This is also a good time to make sure all your tools and equipment are in good condition, such as making sure rakes and shovels aren't particularly sharp or damaged, and that your existing pots aren't severely damaged (ceramics can be very sharp if they are).
Choose plants
Once you're satisfied that your garden is ready, it's time to start picking your plants. when considering what Spring flowering bulbs And the seeds you want to buy, let the kids help you choose: they'll love picking out the colors and helping you decide how to arrange everything correctly to make it look as pretty as possible.
Just have to choose Plants that grow well in spring And take note of when they bloom: different plants appear at different times, so for maximum aesthetic effect, it's crucial to time your plantings based on this fact.
instill good habits
One of the things people forget most often is that once they establish their garden, they need to keep things under control. For example, maintaining an established watering schedule is crucial, Make sure your technology is reliableand take care to find out how much water each plant needs.
Many of your plants also need a little more help than water to grow best: that's where store-bought fertilizer comes in to encourage your flowers to thrive. For most people, you won't need to fertilize often, but again, make sure you understand the unique elements of each plant.
It would be helpful to write a colour-coded chart that contains all the information above, including a drawing of each plant – children will enjoy designing this and it will get them invested in what they are starting.
Summarize
Gardening can be a very rewarding hobby, especially if you have children. Hopefully this quick guide will give you the assistance you need to get started; as you gain more experience, you'll find that you learn the most from getting stuck in and solving problems yourself. Good luck!
