Gardening is something that people have enjoyed for centuries. Some people garden simply because they enjoy it, whereas others garden as a means to feed their family. This article can help you experience the joy of gardening.
You will need to properly lay sod. Before laying the sod, the soil must be prepared. Remove the weeds, then break up the soil into fine tilth. Flatten the soil back into place, gently but firmly. Make sure the soil is thoroughly moist. Lay the sod down in alternated rows, keeping the joints set off from one another. Pat your sod to form an even and flat surface, fill any gaps with some soil. Water the sod each day for two weeks so it will become well-rooted and ready for foot traffic.
Your plants will respond better to gradual changes of environment. Try placing them outside in sunlight for about an hour or maybe two the first day. Over a period of several days, slowly increase the time they are allowed to stay outside. Once the transition is complete, your plants will probably be able to tolerate the outdoor conditions.
When fall arrives, it’s time to plant your autumn vegetables. If you’d like to change things up a bit this season, put away your standard clay pots and plant your lettuce and kale inside of a pumpkin instead! After cutting an opening and removing the meat and seeds from inside the pumpkin, use Wilt-Pruf, sprayed throughout the inside and cut edges, and prevent rot from occurring. You can start planting now.
Soak the seeds and store in a dark area overnight. Place a small amount of seeds in a little container, while filling it to the brim with water. The idea here is for your seeds to become fully hydrated by the time they hit the dirt. This increases the chances of survival for the seeds.
Tempt your cat away from the plants he has been bothering by planting catnip or wheat grass near them. You could also place mothballs and citrus peels around your plants to keep your cat away.
When you mow your lawn, do not mow it close to the ground. By leaving your grass a little taller, you are allowing it to become stronger, as the roots grow stronger and deeper. If the grass is too short, it produces shallow roots and that leads to a lawn with brown spots and dried-out patches.
If you are new to horticulture, make sure you read and follow all the directions on any tool or chemical you use. Garden chemicals can cause skin irritation and eye injury. Protect yourself and follow all instructions.
Purchase a wheelbarrow, and a kneeling stool to use in your garden. You can make horticulture much more comfortable on your knees by using a portable garden stool. Also having a garden usually requires moving heavy dirt and objects, so investing in a wheelbarrow is a very sound investment.
When horticulture, try not to use broad-spectrum pesticides. In addition, these pesticides destroy the good insects which eat pests. Since these pesticides often affect the good bugs more than the bad, using them can actually increase your pest problem. This can lead to needing even more pesticides to eliminate the problem insects.
As mentioned, the pleasures of gardening have been enjoyed throughout the ages. At first, it was a necessary means of survival. Now, it can be done by people who have no intention of even growing food; it is used for pleasure as well as for other reasons. The tips in this article will increase the satisfaction you get from horticulture. Enjoy reaping the benefits of horticulture!
Originally posted 2013-05-08 00:46:13.
