A Brownsville, Texas resident, Dr. John Wells’ career in medicine spans close to 30 years beginning in the early 1990s. Outside of his profession, Dr. John Wells enjoys gardening.
Gardening is one of those hobbies that takes a great deal of patience and time. However, novice gardeners looking to reduce some of the anxiety related to planting their first garden should consider using geo-specific strategies.
Geo-specific strategies are methods that match the location of the garden with the soil, temperature, and overall environment. These strategies encourage gardeners to plant crops that are indigenous to the environment. If not familiar with the area’s location, novice gardeners are encouraged to enlist the help of master gardeners in the area who can assist with choosing geo-specific plants. Alternatively, gardeners can take courses offered through extension programs.
Before all of this, gardeners should prepare in terms of research and planning the garden. First, consider the purpose of the garden whether it is to plant vegetables or to beautify the yard. Then, they should actually sketch out space for the garden. Finally, consider all of the factors that could potentially impact the crop (i.e. pollinators and soil conditions).
In Brownsville, a geo-specific garden would thrive during the fall when the temperatures are a little bit of cooler. Moreover, the fall is a better time to plant trees because the roots are still warm, which encourages the roots to grow. Trees native to the area include wild olive, mesquite, and soapberries, among others.
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