If the COVID-19 quarantine has inspired you to test your green thumb, you’re not alone.
Why are so many of us heading outside to get our hands dirty?
It’s more than just the cute clogs.
Who doesn’t need these benefits during the pandemic?
One of the biggest?
It’s overhead watering, according toBetter Homes & Gardens.
Plus, overly damp leaves can become “a breeding ground for fungus and disease.”
Apparently, like many of us, plants don’t like crowds.
They “need air circulating around them and room to spread their branches and roots.”
And having your greenery too close together also increases the risk of disease.
Most plants come with a tag that advises how far apart they need to be in the ground.
If you’ve already planted, do an online search to find out the right distance.
If need be, it’s possible for you to remove every other one and start a new row.
Of course, with gardening comes weeding, and it’s no fun.
But beware going overboard on the herbicide, advisesReal Simple.
Overuse of these chemicals means your soil won’t grow weeds… or plants or flowers or vegetables.
The vinegar kills the offending growths without the lasting effects on your soil.
