Summer is the time when the dacha becomes our refuge from the bustle of the city. However, often, caring for the garden and vegetable garden can turn into hard work, taking a lot of time and energy. Therefore, it is worth remembering a few tips that will help you spend less time working on the plot and more time relaxing.
Planning and organization
The first step to a hassle-free dacha is good planning. It is important to develop a schedule of gardening work, taking into account seasonal features and crop needs. This will help distribute the workload evenly and avoid rushing.
Mulching
Mulching is a great way to reduce weeds, conserve soil moisture, and reduce the time spent watering and weeding. You can use:
1) straw;
2) grass;
3) hay and other organic materials.
They need to be used to cover beds and flower beds.
Selection of undemanding crops
When planning plantings, it is better to give preference to unpretentious and resistant crops that require minimal care.
For example, tomatoes, potatoes, salad greens, spinach, basil and rosemary grow well with minimal intervention.
Automatic irrigation system
Installing an automatic watering system will help eliminate the need for regular manual watering of plants. This is especially useful on hot summer days when plants need additional moisture.
Container gardening
Container gardening is a great way to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers without the hassle of maintaining a garden bed.
Containers can be placed on balconies, terraces or verandas for easy access and minimal maintenance efforts.
Use of technology
Modern technologies such as soil moisture sensors, mobile app watering programs and automatic fertilizing systems can make gardening much easier and reduce the time spent on maintenance.
Minimalism in design
It is also possible to create a garden design that does not require complex maintenance.
It is better to give preference to simple and functional solutions, avoiding an excessive number of decorative elements and complex compositions.
Reasonable use of fertilizers and protective agents
It is important to use fertilizers and protective products wisely and as intended to avoid an excess of chemicals in the soil and on plants. This will help reduce the number of necessary treatments and save you time and resources.
Excessive use of fertilizers and chemicals will not bring any good to the site.
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