![]() Insects that pollinate plants visit gardens at a certain time of the year. ![]() It is good to know when the bloom period starts for the species of plants that are being grown. Recording when you started your seeds indoors especially during the winter months is important, this tracking will let you know when you planted your seeds to when they emerge, and when to sow seedlings outdoors once the warm weather returns. When starting your seeds whether in or outdoorsĦ. To avoid this note what you planted in that part of the garden so come next growing season another crop can be planted in that area, a great way to keep track of this is by making a recording in your journal. Installing the same crop in the same location can encourage diseases and garden insect pests. Get the name of the plant/plants and include those names in your journal so when the time comes to purchase you can go to your journal and access those names. You visit your plant nursery or garden center and see a plant or two that you would love to take home but it’s not in your budget at the time. Plants that you’re deciding on giving a tryĤ. You need to remember these plants and a great way is by adding the names of these plants to your journal. Keeping a record of plants to avoid is just as important, what you don’t want is to purchase the seem plants you had brought in the past that were difficult to maintain. Plants to avoid, for example, plants that are high maintenanceģ. Also keep a record of your plant’s growing requirements such as soil type, water, and fertilizer needs, pruning needs, date of pruning and the names of insect pests, and what methods were used to rid your garden of them. What you don’t want is to keep making the mistake of installing plants that are just not working for you which can drain your wallet. It is great to see what works in your garden, keeping a record of what works well will make it easier and will save you a few bucks that can add up over time. Plants you have had success with and are easy to grow and maintainĢ. A sketch layout with plant labeling will give a birds-eye view of what you’re growing. It is good to have a sketch of your garden layout, this sketch can offer help by saving you time by knowing exactly where irrigation or sprinkler heads are, pipes, ground wire, plants, and other garden features. 12 ideas on what to keep in a garden journal A sketch of your garden layoutġ. Write down or record something new each day, however, write down the most important things right away before you forget. Keeping your garden journal simpleĪlthough there is no set rule in keeping a garden journal it is best to keep it simple don’t overthink this just keep it simple. Having a garden journal is like a blueprint or a map that shows you what you have done, need to do and so much more.īelieve me, having a journal can make working in your garden enjoyable making your garden task easier even giving you some ideas where to save a few dollars. You can even record your success and your failures which can help you greatly when planning for future projects. For example, you may sow seeds but not mark or indicate what you had sown and sow the seem seeds in another part of your garden when that was not your plan. Keeping written records of your garden is a great way to keep track of how your garden is performing, overtime a garden can become so cluttered that it can be disorganized and confusing. Your BluePrint to Garden Success A notebook
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