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How to Guarantee Strong Plants

Millions of people find pleasure growing plants. Some prefer a few houseplants and others love to putter around a huge garden. There are many reasons to grow plants - they can add a decorative touch to the inside and outside of your home and/or provide you with food and herbs to eat. 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.

The first thing to consider is the soil you will be using. It doesn't matter what you want to grow, this is the first key to success. Not all plants thrive in the same soil configuration. Usually a plant will prefer either acidic soil or alkaline soil. One suggestion many gardeners make is to simply plant the types of plants that are suited to your native soil. Others prefer to add nutrients to their soil to suit the requirements of specific plants they wish to grow. If your garden consists solely of plants that are in containers or planters and pots, it's easy to buy the correct soil for each plant and use it accordingly. Regardless of the type of soil you have, if you plan to put your garden outside, it imperative that you take the time to get the soil tested to see if there are other nutrients it may be lacking.

If you're starting a garden for the first time, avoid the mistake of starting off with a plan that's overly ambitious. The same enthusiasm may strike when you are buying outside or inside plants in containers. It's easy to buy way too many. Plants take up time, especially in the beginning. If you have too many, you may overlook some of them and they will suffer.

Just pick two or three varieties to begin with, and don't buy too many of each plant. If you've decided to grow herbs, for example, buy a plant or two of easy-to-grow herbs, such as Basil or Cilantro. And, as a precaution, don't buy more than a couple of each herb. By starting with a smaller garden, and fewer plants, you will have an easier time keeping on top of what's going on.

Two other factors to keep in mind for plant health is the temperature and humidity of your home. This depends, of course, on what their natural environment was. Of course, the easiest plants to grow will be those that are common in the area in which you live; however, it's not unusual for people to want to grow plants that are more exotic. Your average houseplants like to be warm and thrive best if the ambient temperature in your home is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. This can vary between plants, however. Most plants don't react favorable if they are subjected to extreme changes in their temperature so make sure this doesn't happen to your plants. If you have certain types of plants, it could be healthy for them if you buy, and use, a humidifier to keep the air from becoming too dry. As a general rule, plants don't like dry air, which causes their leaves to crack and become brittle. They prefer a more humid environment. There's no doubt that you have a lot to learn in order to grow healthy plants successfully, due to the fact that each type will have it's own requirements for space, light, and water. After you've been working with plants for a while, you will begin to learn what each variety needs to thrive. In the meantime, you can easily find out what a certain plant needs to be healthy. Don't be shy about talking to the people who work at the garden center where you buy your seeds and plants. They are usually more than happy to help you with any questions you may have.

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