As any experienced gardener would know, landscaping is a tough task, no matter how much experience you have under your belt. This is especially true when it comes to maintaining the health of your soil and plants after planting has taken place. Here are some handy tips to help you conserve the soil quality in your garden.
Keep Plants Out Of The Way
Avoid planting flowers in areas where people tend to walk as they may get trampled on. While sunlight may be necessary, simply plant in an area further back where the light is still good. After all, areas where people trample are devoid of air circulation and water infiltration, with restricted root growth.
Make Sure To Mulch
If you don’t mulch, you only increase the risk of your garden bed being exposed to soil erosion and moisture loss due to evaporation. As a result, it’s important to mulch in order to increase moisture, combat weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
Test The Soil
By testing the soil, you’ll get a lot of insights into the health of your flower bed’s soil. You’ll be able to check the pH levels and nutrients while also confirming the general health of your flowers.