Plants are commonly found European homes, especially in Italy. There is quite an endless variety of plants that are available in the market for everybody. Plants can give a great, living touch to an Italian home without having a great deal on expenses. For a plant to live, it needs three things: water, fertilizer and sunlight; and that’s why a lot of people have tried to grow plants. But many have come to see themselves as “black thumbs”, because they unintentionally kill the plant that they are taking care of. The truth of the matter is that this comes from the lack of understanding of what plants need to survive. To turn that black thumb into a green one, here are some strategies that you can use to take care of your plant in your Italian herb garden.
Step#1: Know How Much Water Your Plant Needs
The first thing you need to do is to know how much water your plant needs. It should be noted that one of the leading causes of death in plants is too little or too much watering. Now, this is something that can be rectified quite easily. For this, what you need to do is find a resource on your plant, and learn how they are supposed to be watered. Some plants would like to remain damp at all times, so you should water them on a frequent basis (but just in small amounts). Others would like to be soaked in water and then have their soil dry out. Some just like to be watered once per month! Knowing how to water your plant properly will help you extend your plant’s life much longer.
Step#2: Give The Right Amount Of Sun Exposure
The second thing you need to consider is your plant’s exposure to sunlight. The same with watering, too much or too little sunlight is also a common cause of death among plants. You see, plants need sunlight in order for them to photosynthesize. The process of photosynthesis, together with nutrients coming from water and soil, determines the plant’s survival. Too much sunlight will burn out the leaves of your plants, and burnt leaves are not able to photosynthesize properly, resulting to their death. Too little sun will also starve out your plant.
Step#3: Know The Right Soil For Your Plant
Once you’re done addressing both the water and sunlight, the next thing that you need to look at is your plant’s soil. Without the appropriate soil, your plant won’t be able to survive. Fertilizing the soil will ensure that your plant’s roots will have access to everything your plant needs to survive.
So these are the strategies that you can do so that your plants get to survive in your Italian herb garden. If you are still having problems keeping your plants alive inside your herb garden, look for other reasons why they are not surviving. You shouldn’t apply bottled water to your plants, because it lacks the mineral content of tap or rain water. Children or pets can also cause death to plants because they can damage the leaves. Now, it does not matter if you have always believed in having a black thumb in taking care of your plants, for now you know that it is always possible to learn how to let them survive!