5 Reasons Your Garden Might Be Struggling

Whenever we see a struggling garden, we think it must be due to negligence. But it might be due to overcaring. Some homeowners are so obsessed with their garden that they end up overwatering plants or choosing plants considering their beauty and not their survival environment. Due to this obsession, oftentimes their garden design or maintenance efforts do not give results.

If you are also wondering, "Why isn't my garden thriving?" or saying, "I have tried everything; still, my garden appears dull," maybe you need to know the five main reasons why most of the gardens struggle, revealed in this blog.

Let's get into the depth of each reason one by one:

Wrong Plants for the Climate

The tropical plants we see at the nursery are so captivating that it feels hard to skip buying them. But the problem is that they are not meant for UAE gardens. You can't grow them here, as the UAE's temperature is not suitable for their growth.

So, rather than choosing tropical plants, go for native plants, as they can withstand the harsh environment here and help you create a thriving garden designed to look stunning year-round.

Poor Soil Quality

What happens above ground usually starts below it. As the soil here in the UAE is sandy and compacted, how do you expect the plant here to survive or grow healthy? Of course the plant needs nutrients from soil, and the soil here does not provide that.

You can make the plants here survive and thrive by adding compost or organic matter to the soil.

Overwatering or Underwatering

More is good, but not always. If you overwater the plants, it may suffocate their roots and might even rot them. Underwatering is also not good because it will unnecessarily stress the plants.

One more problem is that most watering routines don’t change when the weather does. Different plant needs and soil conditions mean that what worked last month might be doing more harm than good today.

So, what you need to do is use smart irrigation or a drip system that meets the water needs of plants efficiently.

No Shade or Wind Protection

The continuous harsh sun and strong winds are hard to bear for human beings, so think of it once: how can plants manage to withstand them?

In your open garden, you must plan for shade areas where your plants grow smoothly.

Pergolas, vines, and trees help create small microclimates within the garden. Climbing plants, shaded corners, and natural windbreaks lower heat stress and protect plants from strong winds. Also, they create a pleasant area for you to enjoy outdoors when the sun is not too intense.

Lack of Maintenance Plan for the Garden’s Design

A garden doesn’t simply stay healthy on its own. Even a beautifully designed garden will start to go downhill without proper care.

So you must take care of your garden well to keep it thriving. Invest in regular trimming, seasonal feeding, and proper irrigation systems to enable your plants to grow happily and healthily.

Whether done monthly or supported by expert help, your garden can look good with proper care for the long term.

Healthy Gardens Asks You To Make The Right Choices

Plan everything in your garden the right way, and it will surely thrive. However, if you need help or are unable to find the reasons behind why your garden is under stress, then professionals are there to help. 

Experts at Terrascapes are here to lend you support in creating the garden design you have in your imagination. We are always excited to meet every client's expectations, in fact, exceed them.