If you want that green, lush garden, there are many things to do in order to get there. While having a garden is a ton of work, it is also a very rewarding experience. Here are a few tips to make your gardening more fun and less work!
Digging in hard clay soil is made even more difficult because it sticks to the shovel. Coat and buff the digging end of the shovel with automobile wax to make digging easier. The clay will no longer stick to the shovel, and this also helps to prevent other problems like rusting.
It is important to do your homework so you choose plants that produce higher yields. If yield is important, choose hybrids designed to resist cold and diseases rather than traditional varieties.
Transfer your favorite plants indoors to rescue them from the winter frosts. You may want to save the most beautiful or expensive ones. Cautiously avoid the roots while digging, and put your plant into a perfectly sized pot.
Try growing wheat grass or cat grass in the area of the plants your cat wants to eat. Alternatively, you can try putting mothballs, citrus peel or anything else with an odor that cats find distasteful in the soil surrounding the plants.
Before you start planting your garden, plan it! This way, when the sprouts start shooting up, you can recall where you planted each plant. In addition, some plants are so small you might forget you planted them once all your plants sprout. Planning stops these plants from getting lost in the crowd.
Many people delight in the taste of fresh mint leaves, but become frustrated when the plant spreads wildly. You can control their growth by placing them into a pot or container. The container can be planted in the ground, and it will still prevent the plant from dominating the garden.
Heather Beds
Heather is a magnet for friendly insects. Bees are very attracted to heather. When heather is first formed during the spring, it’s an early nectar source. Heather beds are also attractive to bugs such as spiders and ground beetles that will kill pests. Because of this, don’t forget to protect your hands when pruning heather beds.
Strawberries are a good organic garden choice for families with strawberries, particularly everbearing strawberries. Little ones will be more likely to help when they can enjoy the fun of harvesting their own fruit.
Take care of your knees while working in the garden. Many people experience back pain and stiffness from bending over and working in the garden for extended amounts of time. Kneeling is a great way to reach your plants without causing stress to your back. A kneeling pad can be placed under your knees to help reduce the pain from compression.
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 2013-08-03 06:38:18.
