Sunlight is Life – Don’t Overlook it

Imagine planting tons of seeds, regularly watering them, and keeping them safe only to end up with a poor yield. Sounds sad, right? Read More

This happens when gardeners don’t undertake the significance of sunlight for their garden and don’t get to enjoy the final yield as a result. But luckily, following optimum sunlight patterns in a garden is not tough, even if you’re a new gardener.

If you want the best for your plants and garden ornaments, follow these tips to enjoy the magical sunlight:

  1. Smartly Design your Garden

If your garden is a blank canvas right now, that’s best because you can design it according to the sun’s movement. Since most homes have north-facing gardens, you’re likely to get enough sunlight and shade in all seasons, so depriving your plants and garden ornaments of the glorious warmth shouldn’t be a concern. Make sure there’s no hindrance between your garden beds and sunlight so that the budding seeds have a hospitable environment.

  • Read Plant Labels

Once you pick out seeds for your garden, read their labels to know how much sunlight is ideal for them. Here are four terms you’ll come across at this stage:

  • Full Sun: Plants that need 6 hours of sunlight
  • Part Sun: Plants that need between 3 and 6 hours of sunlight
  • Part Shade: Plants that require 3-6 hours of daylight but cannot bear extreme heat
  • Full Shade: Plants that thrive on 3 hours of direct sunlight

If you choose plants according to the average sunlight duration in your region, your garden will thrive more without much effort.

  • Do Symmetrical Planting

When taller plants block the sunlight passage for shorter ones, you don’t see a blooming garden. Therefore, you should select spots for plants and garden ornaments according to their height and footprint. Symmetrical planting will make your garden look great and ensure every plant gets enough sunlight.

  • Keep Plant Protectors Handy 

If you have some part shade or full shade plants, they’ll need protection from extreme heat and direct sunlight. You should either choose shaded areas (like besides garden ornaments or behind tall plants) or keep some protective sheets handy to keep them safe.

Study your Garden and Plant Accordingly

No worries if you’re new to gardening, and working your way around sunlight seems tough because studying nature is simple. When you study your region’s sunlight patterns and natural landscapes, you can pick the most suited plants and enjoy their presence year-round. Don’t ignore the significance of sunlight and give your plants a great environment to thrive in!