Landscape Maintenance - Seeds
About Seeds
Introduction
The wonderful aspect of growing your own garden plants and vegetable garden is the most satisfying and rewarding past time or hobby you can initiate. There are many amazing plant and flower seeds available that you can grow in your garden for visual appeal and there are also vegetable seeds that you grow for human consumption. The main benefit of growing your own seeds is that it is an easy, relaxing and most enjoyable activity you can do in your own home. The other benefit is you are being selective in the seed type that you want to specifically grow. The other advantage is that you are also saving a lot of money as Nursery plants, flowers and vegetable plantations can be quite expensive.
There are two options that you have for planting seeds and this will vary depending on the seed type and the seed recommendations as well as the right time of the year as some seed types are seasonal. One option that might be recommended is to place the seeds evenly spaced in the soil and the second option is you may need a seed starter kit which are available in tray forms or small plastic pots to grow the seeds in. Always read the recommendations or make an enquiry at the Nursery Center for further assistance. Seed Categories
Seed categories comprise of the following seed types that you can start growing for your specific seed choice and personal requirements.
- Vegetable Seeds
- Flower and Plant Seeds
- Herb Seeds
- Grass Seeds
- Organic Seeds
The convenience of growing your own vegetables in your backyard is ever so handy and a cost effective way to purchasing vegetables. Some of the vegetable seeds that you can grow are:
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Zucchini
- Capsicum
- Lettuce
- Beans
- Radish
- Carrots
- Onion
- Corn
Flowers and plant seeds are available in a wide seed variety that you can grow and plant in your landscaped gardens that will add beauty, color and enhancement to the over all appearance. There are basic, exotic and unusual plant and flower seeds that you can simply grow. Just be mindful that some flower types are seasonal so when choosing flower seeds consider this fact and select accordingly.
Growing your own herb garden is an ideal way to add wholesome flavor and wonderful taste to your cooking or salads. Here are some suggestions of herb seeds that you can consider for growing in your herb garden:
- Basil
- Mint
- Parsley
- Coriander
- Dill
- Chive
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Fennel
If you are having difficulty with your grass not growing on your property, grass seeds are a great way to solve this problem. Applying grass seeds to the affected grass area will help the grass grow better and greener. Make sure you hose the area regularly after applying the grass seeds to the affected areas.
Life Expectancy of Seed Types
There are three types of seeds that each life expectancy is different to another, they are:
- Annuals: The life expectancy of annuals is one year
- Perennials: Perennials plants and flowers return year after year
- Biennials: Biennial seeds will bloom every two years
