Make the Garden of Your Dreams

The art of gardening has been in existence for centuries. From the gardens in Egyptian tombs to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, these are living proof of the ingenuity of men. In the modern times, gardening has evolved into a science of beautification, the benefit of producing food and the craft of turning the soil into a living work of art.

There are no magic beans that allow to to create a perfect garden. However, there are several tried and tested gardening tips for beginners. Here are few instructions that may help aspiring gardeners and future producers of food.

Choose the perfect spot for your masterpiece. It may be a vacant patch of soil, an underutilized area in your home, or simply in a pot. If you're limited by space, it can also be on a balcony, a lanai or a window box. In could even be a pail or a basin of water as popular new hydroponics garden. These are all good venues for your next project.

Decide on what specific type of garden you want to have - what types of plants do you intend to grow? Would you love to maintain a fruit orchard? Would you like to plant and harvest vegetables? Would you love to nurture the beauty that flowers bring?

Make sure to have the necessary gardening utensils. A garden trowel is useful in cultivating the soil and in mixing the fertilizers. A sprinkler ensures equal distribution of water when watering the plants. Gardening gloves protect your hands from the dust, the dirt and the mud that may come with your gardening experience.

Invest in proper gardening clothing. With gardening, you get to be exposed in the harsh rays of the sun. Protecting your skin is as important as making your garden beautiful. In addition, you are exposed to various elements of nature including dirt and mud. You wouldn't want to soil his expensive clothes and designer jeans, right?

Choose on what planting method you would want to employ. Of course, one would not want the plants just scattered all over the place, right? There should to be a systematic way of placing you crops - you'll want to draw up a plan before you begin.

Start with a small area of land. Of course, you have to see immediate results to increase your motivation in creating a bigger masterpiece. Start small, and learn lessons as you go.

Of course, these are only mere suggestions. Everybody has his own style, his own perspective. Start the gardening experience and enjoy the beauty, savor the scents and feast on the fruits of your labor.