Do you always admire your neighbor’s pristine garden. You might imagine that all your neighbors have some top-secret formula that keeps their grass and garden looking so much better than yours. In reality, there’s no secret method for creating a gorgeous garden. It just takes knowledge and understanding proper plant care. Begin your search for gardening knowledge with the tips below and get ready to develop an even greener thumb.
Clay soil makes working with a shovel difficult. The clay is hard and sticks to the shovel. To make the clay soft so you aren’t working as hard, take floor or car wax and rub a light coat on the surface of the shovel using a clean cloth, then buff the surface. The shovel will glide through the clay and as a bonus, your shovel will be resistant to rust.
Save some plants in the winter by bringing them indoors. Try to save plants that are expensive or that are resistant enough to handle the transition. Dig carefully around the roots, then transfer the plant into a pot.
Stink Bugs
When gardening, beware of stink bugs and other insects, particularly in the autumn. Stink bugs like to eat beans, peppers, tomatoes, and all sorts of fruit. If not managed well, they can wreak havoc on your garden.
In a place that’s dark, pre-soak the seeds. Place some seeds in your smaller pots and add water almost to the brim. This way, your seeds are well-hydrated and can start growing with a head start. This way, the seeds you have planted will have some chance of growing.
Carefully plan your garden first. A thoughtful plan can remind you of previous plantings and what you will see appearing from the soil in the months of spring and summer. This is important, because different plants require different care.
Make sure that you divide your irises! You can get more irises by dividing the overgrown clumps. You can do this by simply picking up bulbous irises once the foliage has withered. The bulbs should automatically divide in your palm, and once you put them back into the earth, they will typically flower the following year. Split rhizomes with a knife. Throw away the center after carefully cutting new sprouts from the exterior. Each piece must have a minimum of one strong offshoot. Replant your new rhizome pieces as soon as you have finished the cuttings.
Plan your garden to provide some fall color. That idea is actually far from the truth. Foliage never looks as colorful and vibrant as it does in the fall. Maple, beech, and dogwood trees are many colors in the fall, from yellow to a deeper crimson. When selecting shrubs that will be colorful during the fall, consider hydrangea, barberry, or cotoneaster.
All of the horticulture advice contained in the tips above is simple and relatively easy to implement. Use the things that you have learned here to help you make your garden better. Just be sure to keep a close eye on your plants and see how they respond to the various methods you apply to them. Do not waste time with something that does not look promising. While it may take time, with patience your beautiful garden will be admired by the whole neighborhood.
Originally posted 2015-08-30 08:47:03.
