Care for the Soil - by adding compost or mulch. Compost helps the soil hold water and adds nutrients needed for plant growth. Mulches prevent the soil from overheating and drying out. Mulch also helps reduce weeds and slow erosion. Tend Patiently - with a sparing hand and keeping in mind that plants will grow larger.
Plants use nutrients found naturally in the soil and in the added compost.
They do not usually need man-made chemicals to make them grow better. Gather the Rain - by catching it in rain barrels when it falls and holding it for later use. The rainwater costs nothing and it can be used in your garden during the summer when the ground is dry. Naturally - try not to force plants to grow into unnatural shapes, it's hard on the plant and it generates more green waste that you will need to compost or shred for mulch. Learn to work with the your plants and prune to achieve a more natural form.