Gardening For The Small Yard Tips

If you have a small yard and would like a simple but well-maintained garden, you only need two things - determination and knowledge. Here are some tips on how to keep your garden by the yard looking spruced up and stunning.

1. Deadheading
Keep your edge free from sagging flowers and dried leaves. Deadheading or removing dead flower heads will push the plants to produce more blooms for longer. Many perennials such as geraniums and dahlias, and some annuals benefit from having spent blooms removed

3. Pinch out tops.
Certain plants - especially foliage plants like Coleus - react with a spurt of growth when their tops are pinched out. Pinching out makes the plant much bushier and so more blooms are produced. Fuchsias are prone to becoming leggy unless they are pinched out.

4. Fertilize lightly.
A small amount of fertilizer will promote the growth of your vegetation. If you water your yard frequently, you have to fertilize it more frequently because of nutrient depletion. A bimonthly application of liquid fertilizer is sometimes more useful than granules as it is more readily absorbed by the leaves. Container plants will be considerably healthier with a half-strength solution of liquid fertilizer applied on a regular basis.

5. Weed out.
This is one of the best ways to preserve the beauty of your garden by the yard. Remember, weeds compete with your plants for both nutrients and moisture. If the weeds are not close to seeding, leave them on the bed to decompose down for mulch. If you must use a weed killer, try and get a wick applicator, rather than a spray. This will protect you plants from spray-drift.

6. Water them well
One good tip when it comes to watering your garden by the yard is to give it a thorough soaking once a week, making sure there is no run-off to cause erosion. Deep watering will support the growth of deeper roots that will be able to endure dry spells.

7. Say no to chemicals
Chemicals are hazardous to humans and often kill the natural predators of the pest in your garden, so keep away from them if possible. There are many organic alternatives that could work as well.

With these simple tips, your garden will soon be the envy of your neighbors. You can have the garden of your dreams with just a little effort.