There is no better time than right now. You most likely have a head full of questions and concerns regarding how you should begin, and then what to do once you actually have. Luckily, you’ll be able to find some answers to those concerns in the paragraphs below. The following article includes a series of tips that will place you in a much better position for starting your project.
You will need to properly lay sod. Before the sod can be laid, you should prepare the soil. Get rid of weeds and tilth the soil finely. Next, you want to make the soil compacted by applying light but firm pressure. Make sure the soil creates a flat surface. The soil should always receive adequate moisture. Lay the sod in rows, and make sure the joints do not overlap. Pat down the sod and fill any gaps with soil. Your sod should be watered everyday for at least two weeks, then it will root itself and walk on it.
Bulbs are the best solution to get flowers in spring and in summer. Bulbs will grow every year and are easier to take care of than seeds. Plant bulbs that will bloom at various intervals to ensure beautiful flowers are growing in your garden all year long.
An excellent garden shouldn’t begin from plants. They should begin from seeds. The environmentally conscious way to start a new garden is to start with seeds. Many of the plastics used for horticulture simply end up going in the trash and clogging land fills. An environmentally-friendly garden is started with seeds or plants grown in organic pots.
Be sure your garden is fertilized. Manure can be effective, though you should use products which minimize pathogens. The options for fertilizing are vast and include environmentally sound choices, so no matter which you choose, just be sure to use one.
Learn the proper way to handle chemicals, and the right way to use garden tools. You might end up damaging your plants or getting a skin irritation. Keep yourself safe by carefully following all instructions.
Be smart when you water your garden. Consider a soaker hose as a way to water multiple plants while saving time. To avoid damaging delicate plants, you should water them with low pressure. It can water the plants for two hours so that you can do other things.
After reading this article, you should now have a solid base of knowledge about horticulture. It is amazing how much you can learn, even after thinking that you were pretty knowledgeable. Hopefully, the suggestions here were helpful in getting you started in the exciting world of gardening so that you eventually will become an expert gardener.
Originally posted 2014-10-04 07:54:30.
