If you want that green, lush garden, there are many things to do in order to get there. While horticulture is a lot of hard work, it’s a fun way to spend your free time. Try these hints to bring the fun out in gardening.
If you see mildew that is powdery, stay away from expensive chemicals to treat it. Plain water with a bit of liquid soap and baking soda will do the trick. Use a spray bottle to apply to your plants weekly until the issue clears up. Do not worry about your plants; the baking soda cannot harm them.
When winter arrives, you can save some plants by placing them in your home. Perhaps save the most resistant or expensive plants. Carefully dig around the rootball and replant in an appropriate pot.
While working in your garden during the fall season, watch out for those stink bugs! They like to feast on all kinds of fruits, as well as peppers, tomatoes, and beans. If kept unchecked they can certainly do a ton of a damage to your garden so you should do what you need to to reduce their population.
Try growing some cat grass or wheat grass in the vicinity of the plants that your cat likes to eat. You could also repel your pet by planting rosemary or placing citrus fruit peels around your garden.
Draw up a garden plan before you plant the first seed. This helps you remember where each plant was planted before they begin to sprout. This is also a great way to keep track of all your plants.
If you want an organic way to weed your garden, try “boiling” them. Boiling water is a very safe alternative to other potent herbicides. One simple layer across the weeds with a pot of boiling water will take care of the problem, but you have to remember the same applies to your plants, as well. The roots of the weeds are damaged by the boiling water which, in turn, inhibits further growth.
The best gardens from an environmental standpoint originate from seeds, instead of plants. Once the plant is healthy enough, replant it in your garden with the appropriate type of soil. The plastic used in nurseries often end up in landfills, that is why it is advised to use seeds or purchase from nurseries that make use of organic materials when packaging their plants.
You can keep pests away from your garden by using other plants or natural materials. For example, planting a border consisting of marigolds or onions can repel slugs. Insects also avoid shrubs and trees that are mulched with wood ash. These methods remove the need for harsh chemical pesticides.
Start your peas in a protected indoors environment rather than outside. The seeds will grow better in your home if planted there first. The seedling may also be hardier, which means that they can better resist disease and attacks from pests. You can transplant the seedlings outside after they are sturdy enough.
Be aware of the optimum time frame for harvesting vegetables. Individual vegetables have distinct windows of time to pick for getting the greatest flavors. Zucchini and baby peas, for example, have the best flavor when harvested early. However, you get better taste out of tomatoes that have been allowed to ripen as much as practical while still on their vine. So, be aware of the best harvest time to pick your veggies.
A typical English garden combines various plants of differing heights in a single bed. If you use plants of similar heights, the result will be pretty boring and uniform.
With these tips, you’re better equipped to grow the most beautiful garden you can imagine. In learning how to create your dream garden, you’ll also be growing as a person. That’s because learning how to nurture your plants will not only help you reach the goal of having a great garden, but it will help you learn to nurture yourself.
Originally posted 2014-05-25 11:42:42.
