Introduction
Ah, Spring. The birds are chirping, the snow has melted and the sun is shining again. With all of that extra Vitamin D in the air, it’s time for your green thumb to come out to play! In this blog, we’ll explore how to care for outdoor plants and why they’re good for you! From preparing a place to plant your new babies, to learning when they need water or repotting—you’ll be caring for your plants in no time at all.
The benefits of caring for outdoor plants
In the process of caring for outdoor plants, you can reap a variety of health benefits. Plants are known to purify the air and improve air quality. They also purify dirty water, which can be especially helpful if you live in an area where it’s hard to get clean drinking water.
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), exposure to nature may help reduce stress levels by lowering heart rate, blood pressure and brain activity associated with anxiety and depression. The NCI also reports that exposure to natural light helps melatonin production in our bodies—a hormone that helps us sleep better at night.
Exposure to nature has been linked with reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety from multiple studies conducted over the past decade or so on both children and adults alike—but what about those pesky bugs?
Well…you have options! For example:
How to prepare and where to plant
- Prepare the soil
- Prepare the plant for planting
- Choose the right location for your new plant to thrive and grow
- Planting depth, spacing and direction (north/south/east/west) are crucial to a healthy, happy garden
How often should you water?
So, you’re ready to start taking care of your own plants. That’s great! As with all new skills, it takes time to learn how much water your plants need and when they can handle being left alone for a while. In order to keep your garden looking its best, it’s important that you know how often (and how much) to water each type of plant.
The good news is there are some general guidelines that will help you figure out what watering schedule works best for your outdoor space and each type of plant within it:
- Plants in the ground will need more frequent watering than those in pots because their roots are spread farther out from the base of their stems; however, if a plant is growing slowly or not at all despite having plenty of soil moisture below ground level then this could mean there isn’t enough oxygen getting down deep into its roots so try increasing airflow by loosening up compost around its base before adding water again! You may also want to consider repotting into larger containers which promote better aeration between root systems too.”
How do you know when a plant needs repotting?
You can tell if your plant needs repotting by checking the pot size, the soil, and the plant itself.
- The first thing to do is look at the pot size. If it’s too small for the plant, it won’t grow as big or fast as it could be growing.
- Next, look at what kind of soil is in your pot. Is it sandy? Is it wet? Look for signs of mold on top of or around your plant’s roots; this means there’s not enough oxygen circulating through them and they may need more room to grow properly before they get sicker than they already are!
Now that we’ve taken care of those two things let’s move onto how you should take care of everything else: leaves/flowers/fruit; stems etc…
Outdoor plants are good for you and they are easy to care for!
Outdoor plants are good for you and they are easy to care for!
Placing outdoor plants in almost any location will enhance your home or office. They can be used to improve the aesthetics of a property by adding color, texture and interest. Outdoor plants can also be used as a form of therapy by improving air quality and providing a physical activity that is beneficial to an individual’s health.
Conclusion
As we’ve seen, there are a lot of benefits for caring for outdoor plants. The great news is that it’s not that hard to care for them — however, it is important to take the steps outlined in this article so you can have healthy plants all year round. Remember: keep your soil moist but not soggy; water when the top inch is dry; and check in with your plant every month or so.