Many people find horticulture to be a great way to relax and have some fun. When it comes to horticulture there are some basic “need to know” things such as: knowing your soils, which equipment to use and the time frame for planting your seeds. Continue reading to get some handy guidance that can help you in your horticulture efforts.
Your first and best line of defense against pests is having healthy soil. Healthy and well-nourished plants will be hardier and therefore better able to prevent pests from taking hold. So give your garden a kick start by beginning with a healthy batch of natural and organic soil.
Make sure that your deciduous shrubs are protected. Fragile shrubs, that are planted in pots, should be covered to protect them during the cold season. Pull the canes together at the top and securely tie them. Next, using a sheet or perhaps even a blanket, cover the structure. Covering your foliage in plastic will let the air in – and may lead to decay.
If you are planning on growing peas, begin the plantings inside instead of outside. When the plants are started inside, the seeds will have an easier time germinating. Give the seeds enough time to get stronger: growing indoors will make it easier for your plants to resist diseases and the pesky bugs. Once the seedlings have become hardy enough to survive, you can transplant them to your outdoor garden.
Invest in a kneeling stool, and a wheelbarrow to work in the garden. Horticulture can be very tough on the knees as you spend much time leaning near the ground, so a portable stool can make all the difference to your comfort. As well, horticulture can involve some heavy lifting and moving, so a strong wheelbarrow can really make that aspect much more effortless.
Vegetables get softer as the temperature goes up, so you could damage your vegetables if you pick them during the hottest hours. You should also be sure to cut them off the vine and not twist them, as twisting can hurt the plant.
An English garden mixes plants of various kinds and sizes close together, which helps to give it a more multi-dimensional feel. If you use plants of similar heights, the result will be pretty boring and uniform.
Take care of your knees while working in the garden. It’s not a good idea to spend much time standing while you are bent over at the waist. If you have trouble with this, kneel instead of bending while gardening. Use a knee pad so that your knees don’t get sore.
Before you start any horticulture, make sure that you do not have any open wounds on your hands. If you do, you need to wear protection from dirt and chemicals so that they do not get into your cut. Your cut could get infected if you’re dealing with grime and dirt when horticulture. However, there are bandages available that will seal the cut completely. Using these should protect the cut from any infection while gardening.
Indoor Plants
Indoor plants have been bred over time to thrive in temperatures that are characteristic of a home. Most indoor plants like to be in about 70 degree temperatures, plus or minus 5 degrees. In order to encourage proper growth, they will need that warmth. If you wish to keep your house cooler than that, you may want to use a heat lamp just for the plants.
As the seeds sprout, they’ll need less warmth. It’s important to move the plants away from any heat source as they grow larger. Also, remove plastic coverings from the tops of your growing containers to keep them from becoming too warm or humid. Check on your seeds often so you catch them when they are ready.
Garden Grow Properly
As previously discussed, horticulture can be rewarding, but it requires knowledge to actually make your garden grow properly. Taking this advice and using it wisely will help your garden grow properly. By following these simple tips, you will be prepared and able to enjoy the pleasure of creating a beautiful garden that will suit your needs and desires.
Originally posted 2013-08-21 05:49:10.
