If you’re looking for a hobby that’s satisfying, allows you get fresh air, and even some exercise, you may want to try gardening, especially now that the weather is ideal for planting and spending time outdoors.
But if you’re a novice or looking to expand your green-thumb footprint, you may not know where to start, and one of the biggest questions is whether you should start from scratch with seeds or but transplants to bring into your garden and give it a head start.
Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five things to consider.
- How Much Space Do You Have?
Seeds usually need to be planted a certain distance apart in order to give them room to grow. If your space is limited, you may want to consider plants because you can visualize the use of the space better.
- How Much Time Do You Have?
You’ll need at least an hour per day to dedicate to caring for your seeds. Plants are much less of a time commitment.
- What Time of Year Is It?
Check the instructions on when the best time of year it is to plant the seeds you’re looking to grow.
- What Stage Is the Plant In?
Instead of going with seeds or fully grown plants, you may want to try plugs, which are plants that are starting to grow and can still be bought by the tray. This can be an economical strategy if you’re looking to build up a garden.
- Some Plants Require Little Effort
As the name suggests, perennials will come back each year following hard winters. And if you’re looking for something easy to start with, go with an herb garden—oregano, mint, basil, and sage are easy and popular ones.
To learn more about Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://granville-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
