Plants are commonly found in homes across Europe, especially in Italy.
There's an endless variety of plants available for everybody in the market.
Plants can give quite a living touch to an Italian home without having a great deal when it comes to expenses.
For a plant to survive, it needs water, fertilizer and sunlight, and that's why it's no surprise that a lot of people have tried to grow plants.
But the fact of the matter is that many have come to convince themselves that they have "black thumbs", due to the fact that they unintentionally kill the plant that they are taking care of.
Now, this kind of problem comes from the lack of understanding of what plants need for survival.
To turn that black thumb into a "green" one, here are some steps that you can follow to take care of your plant in your own 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 things that you can do to ensure your plants' survival in your Italian herb garden.
If you're still having problems keeping your plants alive, look for other reasons why they're not surviving.
You should not apply bottled water to your plants, as it lacks the mineral content of tap or rain water.
The presence of children or pets is also a cause of death in plants, as they can damage the leaves.
It doesn't matter if you've always believed in having a black thumb when it comes to taking care of your plants, for now you know that it's always possible to learn how to keep them alive!
There's an endless variety of plants available for everybody in the market.
Plants can give quite a living touch to an Italian home without having a great deal when it comes to expenses.
For a plant to survive, it needs water, fertilizer and sunlight, and that's why it's no surprise that a lot of people have tried to grow plants.
But the fact of the matter is that many have come to convince themselves that they have "black thumbs", due to the fact that they unintentionally kill the plant that they are taking care of.
Now, this kind of problem comes from the lack of understanding of what plants need for survival.
To turn that black thumb into a "green" one, here are some steps that you can follow to take care of your plant in your own 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 things that you can do to ensure your plants' survival in your Italian herb garden.
If you're still having problems keeping your plants alive, look for other reasons why they're not surviving.
You should not apply bottled water to your plants, as it lacks the mineral content of tap or rain water.
The presence of children or pets is also a cause of death in plants, as they can damage the leaves.
It doesn't matter if you've always believed in having a black thumb when it comes to taking care of your plants, for now you know that it's always possible to learn how to keep them alive!
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