When you analyze all of the individual components of gardening, it can be somewhat complex. If you plan on horticulture the natural way, you might have to understand certain complexities like the soil’s PH balance and bug fighting concoctions. If you are a beginner, take things slowly. Keep reading to find out how the professionals do it.
Stinkbugs can be a nuisance in the garden. These bugs are known to be proliferate in the cooler fall months. They thrive on fruits, citrus, peppers and various beans. If not managed well, they can wreak havoc on your garden.
When it’s autumn, you know what that means. It’s time to plant fall vegetables! This year, instead of using your regular clay pots to plant your kale and lettuce, use a pumpkin as the container instead! Once you’ve cut its top and scooped the insides out, spray the edges and inside with Wilt-Pruf to prevent rotting. After that, your pumpkin planter is ready to use!
Come up with a horticulture plan before planting anything. It will be easy to remember where each plant is when sprouts start to shoot up the following spring. It can also aid in identifying the less prominent fledgling plants that lie withing a larger landscaped garden.
Knee Pads
To save your knees from the wear and tear of horticulture, invest in some knee pads if your garden includes a lot of low-growth plants. Kneeling on the ground as you garden will eventually cause serious discomfort for your knees. Investing in good knee pads will help cushion your knees so you are more comfortable.
When you boil vegetables, use the leftover water on your potted plants. It is also possible to utilize coffee ground or tea to make the soil more acidic for gardenias, rhododendrons and other plants that prefer acidic soil. Chamomile tea is a natural way to rid your plants of a persistent fungus.
You don’t want to pick vegetables during the day when it is hot, as that is when they are prone to damage due to them being softer. Do not twist the vegetable to remove it from the vine; instead, cut the stem to avoid damaging the plant.
Heather Beds
Beautiful insects are attracted to heather when you plant it. Bees are drawn to heather, as heather is an early provider of spring nectar. Because heather beds require very little maintenance, they often become the home of spiders, ground beetles, and other insects that can benefit your garden. Protect yourself from being surprised by these bugs by donning gardening gloves before disturbing your heather beds.
Now, you shouldn’t get your hopes up and believe that a few tips are going to turn you into an instant professional gardener. However, these tips are a great starting point if you do plan to grow organically. As you implement these tips and hone your skills, you’ll be a professional green-thumb-holder in no time.
Originally posted 2015-10-08 10:06:55.
