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Growing a garden can be such a healthy and fun hobby for your family. Aside from all of the nutritious produce you can grow, spending time outside can actually help relieve stress and keep you active. Of course, keeping that garden healthy can also provide a source of pride and satisfaction. So before you get started, make sure you have these gardening essentials:

Healthy Ground

A well-chosen plot is the foundation of any healthy garden.

Finding the right spot for your garden can minimize the effort needed to prep your soil.
Use a soil testing kit to assess the health of your dirt.
If you need to improve your soil, you can use worms, manure or other organic materials.
Composting is another way to amend your soil.

Smart Watering

Plants need the right amount of water, at the right times of day, in order to start and stay healthy.

Watering your garden in the morning is usually the best bet for healthy plants.
Watering in the evening can sometimes be best.
Avoiding overwatering is also crucial if you want to preserve the quality of your produce.
Investing in an irrigation system with flow-control valves can make watering easier

Gardening Tools

An irrigation system can make watering your garden effortless, but the right tools and equipment can make caring for that garden easier.

Certain tools of the trade are especially essential if this is your first garden.
If you need to pick up new tools soon, know that you can buy quality tools online.
You can buy new parts online from ProParts Direct if you need to repair your old gardening tools.
Renting heavier equipment, including a tiller, is a great way to keep costs low.

Seeds & Plants

Selecting the right plants for your region, garden size and level of commitment is one of the best ways to ensure that your new garden is a success.

Growing common recipe ingredients can be easy, even when you live in a smaller space.
If you want to use containers, you should choose plants and veggies that do well in pots.
Some herbs and vegetables require a little shade to thrive, so try to keep this in mind.
Growing certain vegetables, including carrots and celery, can require a bit more effort.

Keeping a garden healthy may seem complicated but it really doesn't have to be. Just grab this guide, pick up a few essentials and get to work on your new garden!

By Guest Blogger Carrie Spencer

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4 Essentials Needed to Grow a Strong & Healthy Garden

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