Gardening is an Art
Gardening is an art which requires skills and creativity. It is not only a hobby but growing a successful garden is a rewarding experience. A beautiful garden brings peace and joy to the mind. It connects human to the nature and gives a sense of contentment. Gardening requires deep interest, hard work and prolonged involvement. A beautiful garden gives warmth and cheerfulness in the environment. Plants and trees are essential part of our life. The different colours of plants and flowers have therapeutic impact on the mind. The vibrant colours of the flowers bring liveliness and fun in one’s life whereas the green colour of the plants has soothing and calming effect on the mind.
Gardening is like nurturing a child who needs lots of love, attention and care. To develop a beautiful garden, careful planning and management is done. It is important to know about soil, seeds, time of sowing and essential requirements of different plants. One has to collect the knowledge about how to feed, properly seed and nurture the garden. Designing a garden is an art and requires aesthetic creativity along with knowledge of plants and their growth.
The first step in gardening is knowledge about the quality of the soil that is going to be used. The type of soil determines the kind of fruits, vegetables or flowers that will thrive in that soil. Different types of soil like clay, loamy soil, sand-like soil, chalk-like soil and silt-like soil possess different minerals and nutrients required by the plants to grow. Soil that is neutral in ph level is best for the growth of plants.
The next step is deciding the flowers, vegetables or plants that will grow in that soil. An in-depth knowledge of size and type of seeds and soil, climate, sunlight and water requirements of different plants help in building a healthy and beautiful garden. The season in which seeds have to be planted is taken care as the climate requirements of different plants vary. Perennial blooms are the best flower plants as they require less maintenance and reappear each year. Instead of using harmful pesticides and fertilizers, organic fertilizers can be used. Left over pulses make good fertilizer as they contain nitrogen which is essential for growth. Pollination from different plants is better than from the same blooms of the same plants. It is important to note that excess watering is harmful for plants. The light requirements of different plants is not similar as some plants grow best in shade or naturally reflected sunlight, whereas some need direct sunlight. Plants prepare their food in the presence of light and therefore it is essential for their growth.
After this prolonged hard work and time involvement in gardening, a beautiful garden brings a feeling of satisfaction, contentment and achievement. Gardening is a healthy exercise of both mind and body. A beautiful garden acts as a peaceful heaven, a quiet escape from the day to day stress. Quiet time spent in the garden refreshes the mind.