Keeping up with your garden is a fun and rewarding hobby. But it can also be a lot of work, and it can put a strain on your budget.

Luckily, there are some great tips and tricks you can use to help your garden grow more efficiently. From watering to pruning and pest control, these gardening tips will save you time and money.

Watering

Watering is one of the most important things you can do to keep your garden healthy. Understanding when, how, and where to water will make your plants grow stronger and healthier.

The best time to water your garden is in the morning when it’s cool, allowing the moisture to seep into the soil before it evaporates during the day. Do not water in the middle of the afternoon, as this is not a responsible use of your local water supply and will cause your garden to dry out quickly.

When you water your garden, saturate the top 6 inches of soil, so that the moisture can penetrate deep into the soil. This will help protect your plants from fungi and other pests during times of drought.

Pruning

Pruning is a simple but essential part of keeping your garden healthy and well cared for. It removes dead, diseased and damaged parts of your plants to promote new growth as well as encouraging good air circulation within the plant.

The right time to prune depends on the type of plant and desired results. Most trees and shrubs should be pruned in late winter or early spring before they start their new growth spurt (March-April).

When pruning a tree, remember to take care not to cut off too much of the roots as this can cause the tree to become leggy and weaker. It is also best not to prune too hard as this can make the tree more susceptible to storm damage.

Shrubs and trees should be trimmed regularly to encourage branching, flowering, fruit production or control their size and shape. Regular maintenance also helps prevent weeds and keeps your garden looking tidy and neat.

Weeding

Weeds are invasive, aggressive plants that compete with other crops for space, nutrients and water. They also prevent the growth of other plants and can create ecological or economic damage.

Weeding your garden is an important part of gardening, and can help you keep your yard healthy by removing the unwanted invaders from your landscape. But weeds can be a hassle to control, so make sure you follow these six tips and tricks to help keep your garden weed-free!

1. Pull Weeds While They’re Small.

Weeds have roots that are weaker when they’re young, so removing them while they’re small will make it easier to remove them completely and reduce the risk of them growing back.

Mowing your lawn regularly can help keep weeds from setting seed and spreading them throughout your garden. Also, don’t forget to trim the edges of your grass and gardens, as weeds tend to collect there and will infest your soil.

Pest Control

Before you can begin gardening, it is important to properly control pests. By doing so, you can protect your plants from being eaten by harmful insects and diseases.

Aphids are a common garden pest that can be controlled by spraying with insecticidal soap or applying neem oil (an organic neem-based pesticide). Both methods require careful application and do not harm beneficial insects, soil life, birds or other wildlife.

Flea beetles are another garden pest that can cause damage if left unchecked. They may be especially damaging to young seedlings, but older, rapidly growing plants can often survive their feedings. Natural predators such as parasitic wasps often keep the flea beetles in check.