This could be a great time to get started. You might have some questions on where to start, but don’t worry, the article below will help with lots of useful information. The tips mentioned in this article will help you as you get started!
Make sure that your sod is laid properly. Before the sod can be laid, you should prepare the soil. Weed the soil well, and till the entire lawn area. Make sure your soil is flat and compacted. Now make sure the soil is thoroughly dampened. Then lay the sod in staggered rows so the joints are offset. Firm the sod down to form a flat, even surface, and fill in any gaps between the sod with a little soil. After two weeks of daily watering, the sod should be rooted; at this time, it is now safe to walk on it.
Cover the fences and walls with climbers. Climbing plants are known to be very versatile, and can help hide any ugly wall or fence, and this often only takes one growing season. They may also grow through tress and shrubs that are already grown, or you can train them to cover your arbor. Some must be tied onto a support, but a number of climbers attach to surfaces with twining stems or tendrils. Excellent varieties include honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine, climbing roses and clematis.
Seeds should be soaked in a dark area overnight. Place a small amount of seeds in a little container, while filling it to the brim with water. This will keep your seeds hydrated and give you a little head start with your growing. The seeds will now have a greater chance of maturing and surviving.
It’s easy to just jump in and start gardening without thought, but it’s important to plan your garden first. Use your seed packages to make fun markers that will remind you where each type of plant is growing. In addition, your small plants or groups of plants that are limited in number won’t become lost if you have a large garden.
Make sure you read instructions on products and tools before using them. Failing to heed this simple advice can mean skin irritation that you are going to remember, and not pleasantly at that. Protect your plants and yourself by knowing how to correctly use all of your gardening implements.
Take a look at planting berry-producing evergreens in your yard. They will provide a splash of color in the drab and dreary winter months when a lot of other plants have lost their colors. Other winter plants include the American Holly, Winterberry, The American Cranberrybush and the Common Snowberry.
A mixture of aspirin and water can protect your plants from common diseases. One and one half aspirin crushed and added to a two gallon container of water will be a great help for your plants. Spray this mixture onto your plants. Use this method to spray your plants every three weeks.
Prior to working in the garden, make sure any cuts on your hands heal completely, or shield any cuts from contact with chemicals and dirt. The dirt and grime you come into contact with while gardening can cause even a small cut to become seriously infected. There are bandages out there now that can seal cuts completely.
Your compost pile should contain green plants and dried ones in equal amounts. Examples of good green material to use for compost include grass clippings, flowers, leaves, and weeds. Dried plant materials are things like shredded newspaper, cardboard, sawdust, straw, and any cut up wood materials. Avoid meat, ashes, charcoal, plants with diseases and manure from carnivores.
Brick, stone or untreated wood is great for building raised beds. If you choose to use wood, make sure it is naturally rot resistant and untreated. The best varieties include cedar, locust and cypress wood. In a veggie garden, don’t use treated wood since its chemicals can leech into the food crops and soil. You may have previously used treated lumber; if so, you should use a plastic liner to cover it.
You should now be well prepared to start your very own garden. If you were thinking you knew before, you are much better off now! The above tips have hopefully spurred some great ideas that you can use in your own backyard to create a garden you can be proud of.
Originally posted 2014-06-14 02:44:41.
