Gardening is an activity that has been enjoyed for thousands of years. Some do it for enjoyment, while others do it to put food on the table. The advice in this article will help you to realize what a joy gardening can be in your life.
Shoveling clay is very difficult and lots of work because the clay is hard and sticks to the shovel, making it tough to handle. To make your digging project easier, apply a coat of automobile wax to your shovel first and then buff it lightly. This will make your task easier because the clay won’t stick to the shovel. It will also keep your garden tool from rusting.
Baking Soda
You don’t need a costly chemical solution to deal with powdery mildew in your garden. A great home remedy is to mix baking soda with water and a little bit of liquid soap. Spray this mix on your plants every week and the mildew should go away. Baking soda is not harmful to your plants and will take care of the issue as well as any other treatment.
Use climbers if you want to cover any fences or walls. They can be used to cover up unsightly fences or walls. Often, they can grow enough to cover up an eyesore in one season. They may also grow through tress and shrubs that are already grown, or you can train them to cover your arbor. Sometimes the plants will require being tied to supports, but some climbers will attach themselves naturally. There are many varieties you can choose from. Honeysuckle, climbing roses and jasmine are among the best.
As fall arrives, it is the time to prepare for planting fall edibles. Why not plant lettuce and kale inside a hollowed-out pumpkin? Slice a hole around the stem, and pull the pumpkin top out. Then remove the guts and use Wilt-Pruf to cover the insides and prevent rot. You are prepared to plant after this is done.
Both cat grass and wheat grass are good for giving your errant feline pause. You could also place something that will cause your cat to go away from your plants, such as citrus peels or mothballs.
If growing vegetables, make sure they are in a location in your garden where they will be exposed daily to at least six hours of the sun. Most vegetables need at least that much sun exposure to grow properly. Some flowers need the same thing.
As noted previously, people have enjoyed horticulture for many centuries. A long time ago, it was often the only way to feed yourself and family. Today, gardening can be as much for hobby as it is for need. The advice you learned here can help you get the most joy out of your garden. Have fun horticulture today!
Originally posted 2013-08-29 09:58:12.
