How to Convert Your Backyard into a Garden

If you open your window towards your backyard and find debris or randomly grown weeds everywhere then I have good news for you. You can convert an ill-looking backyard into a mesmerizing colourful garden with just 10 easy steps. This conversion will boost your early morning mood, give you a beautiful place for an evening cup of tea, a nice place to play with your kid and at the top of it homegrown organic fruits, vegetables and vibrant flowers.  Let’s discuss what are these easy steps. 

1. Remove the Debris

The first step is to remove the overgrown grass and weeds from your back. Moreover, remove any junk material. Divide whole debris into two categories, one that is to be thrown outside and other organic waste that can be converted into compost. Compost is a natural fertilizer and can help fulfil the nutrient requirement of the soil. 

2. Plan landscaping

Plan your garden’s landscaping by creating a natural scene with the help of lawns, vegetables, trees, flowers and shrubs. This will improve the overall outlook of the garden and give a healthy living environment to the people. You may get help from the internet for the landscaping solution. Moreover, plan every step of your plantation. 

3. Pick the Plants

After the landscaping, it is time to pick the plants that complement your landscaping and give an energetic and sparkling look. Prepare a list of local trees and fruits that suit your plan and can survive in that environment too.  Moreover, choose the best annuals and perennials of the season. You can pick some of them and replace them with other options in the next season. Lastly, pick the vegetables that you like and are easy to grow.  

4. Have a Good Mix

Have a good mix of flowers, fruits, vegetables, shrubs and trees. While creating a good mix, make sure that these blend in such a way that produces a vivid and lively environment. 

5. Prepare your Soil

Soil preparation is the most critical step in gardening. If it is not executed properly then all of your hard work will be wasted. Test your soils to find all the deficiencies and then add fertilizer and compost to cover. Losen your soil to prepare your planting bed. It will help to grow roots properly and give access to oxygen, water and nutrients. 

6. Start Planting 

After preparing your soil, it’s time to start planting. Study the nature of each plant and its requirements. Some plants require excess water, while others might die in excess of water. Similarly, some plants prefer moist and hot environments, while others might grow in shades. Moreover, also search how to plant, as some plants are planted deep into the soil, while others may grow in the shallow soil.  Although you can plan to prepare your garden in any season, but the best time for excellent and rapid growth is the spring. 

7. Spray Pesticides

Many things could attack your plants. Try to find the bugs and insects that could damage your plant. Spray pesticides at the right time, so that you can control these attackers. Try to use natural pesticides, where possible to control the side effects. 

8. Mulch Your Garden 

Mulching is the covering of soil with a material to retain moisture and suppress the growth of weeds. There is a wide variety of mulch in the market, with different benefits and drawbacks. One should always prefer organic mulch, such as bark and compost, as it serves the purpose of mulching and also provides nutrients to the soil during decomposition.  

9. Keep Visiting and Checking

Lastly, keep visiting and checking your garden to gauge the growth of your plants. It also helps to find the potential hazards to your garden. Nature can be cruel at times, so your planned visits could help you to monitor the growth of your plants. Moreover, prune your plants regularly for proper growth, get rid of dead or dying vegetables, and remove harmful weeds. Harvest vegetables and fruits as soon as they are ready. 

Final words

A garden is not a luxury, rather is a necessity and should be part of every house. It not only gives a productive activity to its inhabitants but also a source of organic vegetables and fruits. Moreover, rather than buying flowers, you can also grow your own and gift your loved ones. So, do not delay, follow 10 easy steps and convert your backyard into a mesmerizing green Garden.