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How To Take Care Of Your Plants In Your Italian Herb Garden

November 3rd, 2009 | by |

Plants are found commonly at homes in Europe, especially in Italy. There’s a wide array of plants that can be bought in the market. Plants could give a living touch to an Italian home without having to think about great expenses. For a plant to live and survive, it needs to have water, sunlight and fertilizer. That’s why it’s no surprise that many have tried to grow plants. But a lot of people have convinced themselves of having “black thumbs”, because they kill their plants unintentionally. Now, this problem arises from the lack of understanding of what plants need for their survival. In order for you to turn that black thumb into a “green” one, here are some helpful tips that you can follow to take care of your plant in your Italian herb garden.

 

Step#1: Know How Much Water Your Plant Needs

The first thing that you should know is how much water your plant needs. It should be noted that one of the leading causes of death in plants is too little or too much watering. Now, this is one thing that could be corrected very easily. For this, what you need to do is find a resource on your plant, and know how they’re supposed to be watered. Some plants would like to remain damp at all times, so you have to water them frequently (but just in small amounts). Others would prefer to be soaked in water and then have their soil dry up. Some just like to be watered once per month! Knowing how to water your plant properly will help you extend your plant’s life much longer

 

Step#2: Give The Right Amount Of Sun Exposure

The second thing you need to consider is your plant’s exposure to sunlight. Just like with watering, too much or too little sunlight is also a common cause of death among plants. You see, plants need sunlight so that they can photosynthesize. The process of photosynthesis, together with nutrients coming from water and soil, determines the survival of the plant. Too much sunlight will burn out the leaves of your plants, and burnt leaves are not able to photosynthesize properly, resulting to their death. Being exposed to too little sunlight will also starve your plant out.

 

Step#3: Know The Right Soil For Your Plant

Once you’re done addressing both the water and sunlight, the next thing that you need to look at is your plant’s soil. Without the right kind of soil, your plant will not survive. Fertilizing the soil will grant the roots of your plants access to everything your plant needs for its own survival.

 

These are the tips that you can follow to ensure your plants’ survival in your own Italian herb garden. If you’re still having problems on keeping your plants alive, you can look for other reasons as to why they’re not surviving. Do not apply bottled water to your plants, because lacks the mineral content of tap or rain water. Children and pets can also cause death to plants, as they are capable of damaging the leaves. It does not matter if you have always believed in having a black thumb when it comes to taking care of your own plants, because now you know that it is always possible for you to learn how to keep them alive and healthy inside your herb garden!