What does plant need to grow?

Home GardeningPlants basically need these four things Sun ,Water, Air & Soil like us to grow. Interestingly unlike us plants don’t need food because plants can make their own food for energy using these there essentials elements by the process called as Photo Synthesis. Plants absorb energy from the sun through their leaves to make food, air through leaves and water from roots. This generated energy is what fuels the plant’s growth.  In addition to that one of other important thing is the medium to grow on, the soil in which plant’s roots anchors itself, get the nutrients and water from the soil and supplies the whole plant.  The proportion in which these essential things are needed varies by plant. So if you can provide these in a right proportion your plants will thrive and grow. (more…)