When you garden, you can grow delicious vegetables and fruits in your backyard; this gives you plenty of dietary options for the future. What could be better than making a salad from the vegetables in your garden? The following article will provide you with advice to make your horticulture experience the best.
Starting off your garden with healthy soil can be the best defense against those pesky garden bugs. The healthier the plants you grow, the more resistant they’ll be to illness, fungus, or bugs. Use a high-quality organic soil and as few chemicals as possible.
Baking Soda
If your plants have a powdery mildew, don’t use expensive chemicals on them. Try mixing a little liquid soap with some baking soda in water. Spray this solution on plants once weekly until the mildew is gone. Baking soda is a good way to get rid of mildew on your plants gently.
Use the correct type of soil for best results. The soil that is already in your garden might need amending, depending on the particular plants that you want to grow. It’s also possible to make a fabricated area that contains only one type of soil.
Regular weeding is essential to the health of any garden. Weeds can turn a thriving garden into a total wasteland. White vinegar is a pesticide-free way to battle weeds. The acid in white vinegar kills weeds. You may also be using plants that need that very same acid. If you are too busy to pull weeds by hand, make a white vinegar solution and keep it handy for a quick spray when needed.
Before you plant seeds, pre-soak them for a night somewhere dark. Drop some seeds into a small glass or other container, and fill it with water. This will allow seeds to be watered and they will get a kick start when growing. The young plants will survive better, and get a boost toward maturity.
Keep your plants dry and aerated daily. Excess moisture on a plant will invite unwanted parasites or diseases to the plant. An example of a common plant parasite is fungi. It is possible to control fungi with sprays, but the key is to treat your garden before any problems arise.
Divide your irises. Increase your iris population when you divide up overgrown clumps. When the foliage has died off, it is time to harvest the iris bulbs. The bulbs should split naturally, and the replanted bulbs will usually flower within a year. Divide rhizomes with a knife. Cut out new pieces from outside the bulb and throw away the old center. A strong offshoot is needed on every piece that you decide to plant. Set your cuttings into the ground right away.
The best gardens start with seeds, as opposed to plants. Starting from seed is far less harsh on the environment than using plants you buy at the nursery. Many nurseries use plastic growing pots that are very seldom recycled. Try buying from organic nurseries and farms so your garden is not using anti-environmental products.
Horticulture is a relaxing hobby that will produce delicious vegetables and sweet fruit. Using your own produce in your favorite dishes will make you that much prouder of your meals. Apply these tips to make your garden the best it can be.
Originally posted 2013-11-22 07:14:49.
