Is your neighbor’s grass really greener than the grass your side of the fence? You probably want to know if your neighbor just has a green thumb, or a more practical method to keep his garden in such good shape. Truth be told, no such secret exists. All you need is the right knowledge on how to care for your plants properly. Start learning new tips and read this article to gain horticulture knowledge.
Take the proper approach to laying sod. You will need to prepare your lawn soil before laying the sod. Do some weeding if necessary, then break the soil until it is no longer packed. Compact the soil lightly and firmly, and be sure to create a flat surface. Be sure the soil is thoroughly moist. Sod must be arranged in staggered rows; each joint should offset one another. Sod should be firm and have an even, flat surface without gaps. Sod must be watered every day for about two weeks, and then it will have rooted and be completely ready to be walked on.
Choose plant strains that will give you the best harvest with the biggest yield. Normally, hybrid plants that are disease-resistant and cold-tolerant have a greater yield than traditional varieties.
The first thing you can do to avoid pests is to start with healthy soil in your garden. Healthy plants are stronger and more able to resist both pests and disease. Starting with soil that is in good condition can yield the best plants.
Use annuals and biennials to enliven your flower beds. The annuals and biennials are usually fast growing because they only last one season, and this will let you change the garden every season for a nice change of pace. They can make a handy, gap-filler between shrubs and perennials located in sunny areas. Notable collections include sunflower, marigold, hollyhock, rudbeckia, cosmos, and petunia.
When you are tending your garden in the fall, be on the alert for stink bugs. They thrive on fruits, citrus, peppers and various beans. If kept unchecked they can certainly do a ton of a damage to your garden so you should do what you need to to reduce their population.
Deciduous shrubs need protection from the cold. If the temperature drops below 50 degrees, you should consider protecting them, especially if they do best in warm environments. You want to then tie the tops of the canes together, and cover them with a sheet or blanket. This is a much better method, instead of putting the plastic wrap around the plant. It allows proper air circulation that can prevent rotting.
The advice in this article shouldn’t be difficult to understand and learn from. Just utilize the ideas presented here and see how effective they are in your horticulture endeavors. Monitor how the plants in your garden respond to any new techniques that you choose to use. If you find a method is not working for you, discontinue it and try another way. Your neighbors will envy your garden if you practice patience.
Originally posted 2014-02-26 14:28:57.
