This could be a great time to get started. You likely have plenty of questions about what to do and how to begin; this article is going to help. Read on for ideas to get your creative juices going and reach your goals for your garden.
You will need to properly lay sod. Before laying the sod, have your soil prepared. Pull any weeds that you see, and work to break up the soil so that it is a fine tilth. The next step is compacting your soil and carefully leveling it. Thoroughly moisten the soil. 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 has to be watered daily for two weeks, and then it can be rooted.
It is important to choose the right type of soil if you want to achieve the best results. Fertilizer can enrich the soil to make it more viable. It can happen where one artificial area is designated to have just one type of soil.
Do a soil analysis prior to planting. There are soil testing services that can analyze a garden’s soil content for a small charge. With those results, it’s then possible to refine and supplement the soil to make it as fertile as possible. It can avoid ruined vegetables and flowers, so check with places, such as a cooperative extension department to see where you can obtain the analysis.
Protect your deciduous shrubs which are tender. Shrubs that are planted in containers are especially susceptible to frost and must be carefully protected. Tie the tops tightly together, and cover the wigwam with a sheet or blanket draped loosely over it. When you do this you allow air to flow and circulate which can actually prevent rotting, this method is great and better than just wrapping your plant in some plastic.
Protect your plants from moisture on a daily basis. If you have excess moisture, this can attract bugs or diseases. Fungi is the most common parasite for plants. To control fungi, use a fungicide spray on the area before you notice any problems.
Place at least an inch of mulch that is organic in with your veggies! Mulch has a nice moisturizing effect on the soil it’s spread over. In addition, it will keep the weeds from growing. This will save you having to constantly pull weeds.
The prevent your dog from trampling through your garden, spray some old aftershave, perfume or other heavily scented things on the grass around your plants. This will mask any scents that might attract your dog and make your garden less interesting to him.
After reading this article, you should feel better about starting your horticulture journey. If you were thinking you knew before, you are much better off now! If you use the tips you have learned from this article, your garden will bloom like never before.
Originally posted 2013-06-14 15:48:37.
