It may seem like horticulture would be hard to learn, but the truth is that you can get started with gardening quite easily. With this list of ideas in hand, you will be armed with a great deal of knowledge and will have the ability to become a terrific gardener in short order.
When winter comes around, save some plants by putting them in the house. Try to save plants that are expensive or that are resistant enough to handle the transition. Dig carefully around their roots and place them into a pot.
When horticulture, be sure to look closely for stink bug infestation, especially during Autumn. They love to inhabit peppers, beans, tomatoes and all kinds of fruit varieties. If not managed well, they can wreak havoc on your garden.
Protect your tender deciduous shrubs. Cold weather is very hard on these tender shrubs, and potted shrubs should be shielded and protected. Join them together at the top, and use a blanket or old sheet to cover them. Using fabric, rather than plastic, allows air circulation and prevents rotting from moisture build up.
Aerate and dry your plants each day. Many diseases, as well as most parasites, prefer moisture. Fungi is very common. To control fungi, use a fungicide spray on the area before you notice any problems.
Do some research to find out the best time for harvesting your vegetables. Each type of vegetables has its own ideal time for picking for the best flavor. Some vegetables, such as zucchini and baby peas, should be harvested when they are relatively young. In contrast, tomatoes are best when left on the vine as long as possible. Remember that the vegetables will taste best if you harvest them at the proper time.
Choose plants that will provide color in autumn. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be. When it comes to vivid foliage, autumn offers the best opportunity to view it. Maple, beech, and dogwood trees are many colors in the fall, from yellow to a deeper crimson. Shrubs such as barberry, cotoneaster and hydrangea all have gorgeous fall foliage.
Use common sense when watering your garden. Instead of watering each individual plant with a can or hose, utilize a soaker hose, which can water all the plants at once. Turn down the water pressure to its lowest setting, as anything higher could harm the plants. Let it water your garden for a few hours, so you’re available to do other stuff.
It isn’t as nearly as horrible as you thought it would be, right? Just like anything else in life there is much to learn when it comes to horticulture. Sometimes you need a clue, so you can begin and jump right in. So, hopefully, with the tips you learned you now have that ability.
Originally posted 2015-03-01 11:47:33.
