Plants are commonly found in European homes, especially in the land of Italy. There is a wide variety of plants that can be bought in the market. Plants can truly give a living touch to an Italian home without having to think about great expenses. For a plant to live and survive, it needs three things: water, fertilizer and sunlight. That is why many have tried to grow plants. But many have come to convince themselves that they have “black thumbs”, because they kill their plants unintentionally. Now, this kind of problem comes from the lack of knowledge as to what plants really need for survival. In order for you to turn that black thumb into a “green” one, here are some helpful tips that you can follow to take care of your plant in your Italian herb garden.

Step#1: Know How Much Water Your Plant Needs

The first thing you need to do is to know how much water your plant needs. It should be noted that one of the leading causes of death in plants is that there’s just little watering or too much of it. Now, this is something that can be rectified quite easily. What you need here is to find a resource on your plant, and know how they’re supposed to be watered. Some plants prefer to remain damp always, so you should water them on a frequent basis (but just in small amounts). Others would like to be soaked in water and then have their soil dry out. Some would prefer to be watered once per month! Knowing how to water your plant properly will help you extend your plant’s life much longer

Step#2: Give The Right Amount Of Sun Exposure

The second thing you need to consider is your plant’s exposure to sunlight. The same with watering, getting little or too much sunlight can also cause death among plants. You see, plants need sunlight in order for them to photosynthesize. Photosynthesis, along with nutrients from soil and water, determines the survival of the plant. Too much sunlight will hurt the leaves of your plants by burning it, which will destroy your plants because they can’t properly photosynthesize. Being exposed to too little sunlight will also starve your plant out.

Step#3: Know The Right Soil For Your Plant

Once you’re done addressing both the water and sunlight, the next thing that you need to look at is your plant’s soil. Without the appropriate soil, your plant will not survive. Fertilizing the soil will grant the roots of your plants access to everything your plant needs to survive.

These are the tips that you can follow to ensure your plants’ survival in your own Italian herb garden. If you’re still having problems on keeping your plants alive, you can look for other reasons as to why they’re not surviving. Don’t apply bottled water to your plants, as it lacks the needed minerals of tap or rain water. Children and pets can also cause death to plants, as they can damage the leaves. So now, it doesn’t matter if you’ve got a black thumb in taking care of your plants, as it’s always possible to keep them healthy and alive inside your herb garden!