Are you ready to plant a garden? Its much easier than you think! Start by thinking about what flowers you want to grow, then provide the right environment for your plants. You need to learn how to design a garden, grow plants and give them proper care.
How to take care of a garden is part of a series of tutorials on growing a garden. The tutorials also include designing a garden, planting in a garden, and caring for a garden. If you want to know how to take care of a garden, Follow this illustrated tutorial on growing a garden from the Production Department.
How to take care of a garden
1Weeding. When the flowers grow, so do the weeds. You need to get rid of them before they compete with your vegetables and flowers. Be diligent and you'll need to weed at least twice a week. 
2Care for the plants according to their own needs. Some plants require little maintenance, while others require maintenance throughout the growing season and beyond. Here are factors to consider when caring for your plants: - How often should the plant be watered? After the first few weeks, it will tend to need less watering.
- How often should plants be fertilized? Some require fertilizing more than once during the growing season.
- Do plants need pruning? Some plants grow better when excess foliage is trimmed.
3Prevent small animals and insects from visiting. You may need toTake steps to keep deer, birds, squirrels and plant-eating insects out of your garden. If you have holes in your plants or other problems, find out whats causing them and take action accordingly. - Building a small fence is an effective way to prevent small animals from entering the garden.
- Insect predators (birds of all kinds) will make the garden more interesting! .
DIY Tips
- Be patient and don’t eat all the vegetables before they grow.
- Don’t worry, bugs may chew holes in the plants; but we don’t need to get them all out, bugs are not a bad thing.
- Don’t use harsh chemicals on your plants.
Plant a garden
How to design a garden and teach you the steps to grow a garden
How to plant in the garden, teach you how to grow a garden tutorial
