Gardening is an inexpensive, entertaining and relaxing activity. A backyard garden can mean hours of quality time together for families, or a peaceful and productive outing for friends. Children find plant and flower growth fascinating, so include them in your horticulture projects. Gardening also teaches life lessons and can make you truly appreciate the wonders of nature. Here you will find some helpful tips to make horticulture more enjoyable.
Properly put down your sod. Your soil should be prepared before you lay the sod. Eradicate any weeds and work the soil until it is very fine. Lightly, but firmly pack the soil down, and make sure that it is flat. Make sure you work with a moist soil. Then lay the sod in staggered rows so the joints are offset. Sod should be firm and have an even, flat surface without gaps. After two weeks of daily watering, the sod should be rooted; at this time, it is now safe to walk on it.
Plants all need a good supply of C02 to grow properly! Most plants grow better in higher levels of CO2. The best way to get a high level is to plant them in a greenhouse. A greenhouse will help maintain a high level of CO2 and cause the plants to grow faster.
When partaking in gardening activities, particularly in the autumn months, keep an eye on those stink bugs. They enjoy tomatoes, peppers, beans, and many different varieties of fruits. If they are left in the garden, they can do great damage to your plants, so you should do whatever you can to eliminate them.
You could try to boil weeds if you are trying to remain organic. Boiling water in a pot is a safe “herbicide.” Literally pour the water on the weeds, avoiding any wanted plants near them, and watch the weeds die over time. Weeds will usually stop growing if boiling water damages their roots.
Apply organic mulch generously around your vegetable plants. The mulch help keeps the soil that is around the plants much more moist for much longer. An added benefit is that it also inhibits weed growth. This will save you tons of time from pulling out tons of weeds.
Learn the best harvesting time for each kind of vegetable you plant. Each kind of vegetable should be picked at a specific point for maximum flavor. Some vegetables, such as zucchini and baby peas, should be harvested when they are relatively young. By contrast, it’s best to wait until tomatoes are fully ripe before picking them. Simply educate yourself on what the best time is to harvest each of your garden vegetables.
To give them a boost, pour out any leftover water from steaming or boiling vegetables on the plants or soil around them. You should also try using a bit of coffee grounds or tea to increase the acidity of the soil for your gardenias or your rhododendrons. Herbal chamomile tea is an effective, affordable treatment for fighting fungi.
An eye-catching plant makes an attractive focal point for your garden or flowerbed. Any great garden design involves using a focal point to grab someone’s attention and keep it there. Usually this is a big plant that is somewhat different from the other plants in the garden.
Water your garden wisely. Soaker hoses save time by watering all of your plants at once, rather than individually with a standard hose or watering can. Turn down the water pressure to its lowest setting, as anything higher could harm the plants. Just use it on your foliage for a few hours.
You might prefer horticulture by yourself sometimes or sharing your hobby with others, but in either case there is information in this article that you can use to expand your enjoyment. If you use this information, you will find yourself enjoying horticulture as a very rewarding pastime.
Originally posted 2013-05-22 11:29:48.
