Gardening with ericaceous plants requires acidic soil. Maintaining proper pH is crucial, especially for blue hydrangeas, to achieve vibrant blooms. Regular soil testing and amendments are essential.
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How Gardening Boosts Mental and Physical Health
Gardening offers significant mental and physical health benefits, including stress relief, mood enhancement, exercise, improved nutrition, immune support, and better sleep, promoting overall well-being and social connections.
Designing a Sustainable and Relaxing Garden Retreat
To create a beautiful garden, plan your space, mix edibles with flowers, choose low-maintenance plants, designate relaxation areas, ensure easy movement, practice sustainability, and add personal touches for ownership.
Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Garden in a Drought
To protect gardens during droughts, use mulch, water wisely, group plants by needs, improve soil, choose drought-tolerant species, reduce lawns, use greywater, harvest rain, weed regularly, and provide shade.
Watering Tips: Under-Watering vs Over-Watering Explained
Kent faces potential hosepipe bans due to prolonged dry conditions, emphasizing the need for wise water usage; understanding proper watering prevents issues like under or overwatering plants.
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