Hello, my name is Iggy and I live in Perth, Australia. Last month, I was out in my garden enjoying the sunshine when I noticed that there was something strange on my roof. I climbed up onto the roof of my home and discovered some damage. While I was up on the roof, I took a long look down at my garden. Seeing it from such a strange angle made me realise how overgrown it looked. The next day I called in some contractors to fix the problems. While they worked, they taught me plenty of cool tips and tricks.
Whether you are landscaping an entire garden or simply planning a new area in an existing garden, you must be certain to visit a plant nursery. At the plant nursery, you can purchase the best possible plants for your outside space. When you are considering which plants you should buy at the plant nursery, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the huge range of plants available. Rather than spending hours at the plant nursery working through the merits of every possible plant, it is better to decide in advance what type of plants you need to buy.
Choosing the right plants varieties
At the plant nursery, you will find plants of every size and colour. You will find plants that flower at different times of the year and plants that grow best in a variety of soil conditions. Before you visit the plant nursery, you should examine the soil in your garden and think about the location where you want to put the plants. Think about the amount of sunlight in the space, the number of plants you want and the relative locations they will hold to each other. Understanding the prevailing conditions in your space will help you to quickly identify the most suitable plant varieties for your garden. If you are not sure whether a particular plant is suitable, then the staff at the plant nursery will be happy to answer your questions and explain how tall a plant may grow and which soil conditions will suit it best.
Choosing healthy plants
One of the most overlooked aspects of plant purchasing is the trauma that a plant will undergo when it is transplanted into your garden. To give every plant the best chance of surviving and becoming established in your garden, it is essential that you buy healthy plants. Here are two things to look for that will indicate you have found a healthy plant.
There is no sign of pest damage — If you can see any discolouration or blemishes on the stem or leaves, then the plant could have a pest infestation. Look for blemish-free plants.
The plant has received the right care — While in the plant nursery, proper care should have been offered to the plant. Check that there are no weeds growing in the plant pot and that it has been pruned and left in soil that has the right moisture content.
To learn more about buying plants, contact a plant nursery in your area.
Share3 March 2020
