Many people find inner peace by taking up the hobby of horticulture. Just a few of the common questions gardeners have are what type of soil to use, what kind of equipment is needed, and when is the best time for planting seeds. This article provides key tips for horticulture aficionados.
Lay sod properly. Prior to laying the sod, prepare your soil. Do some weeding if necessary, then break the soil until it is no longer packed. Gently compact the soil until it is flattened. The soil should always receive adequate moisture. Avoid laying your sod in straight rows with all of the seams lining up. Instead, stagger the rows for a more pleasing visual effect. Even out the surface of the sod by firming it down flat, filling any available gaps with a handful of dirt. According to your climate, you will likely need to water the new sod daily over a period of a couple of weeks. This will insure proper root formation and establishment.
If your horticulture plans include pea plantings, try starting them off indoors rather than planting the raw seeds in outdoor beds. When you plant them indoors first, the seeds will germinate better. The seedlings will also be heartier, which means they can resist pests and diseases better. Take the seedlings outdoors once they look strong enough.
When deciding on which plants to include in your landscaping projects, consider evergreens which produce colorful berries. These help to give your garden nice looking color, even during winter when most vegetation is colorless. Some evergreens that will provide winter color are the American Holly, Common Snowberry, American Cranberrybush, and the Winterberry.
Try to pour a bit of leftover water from your steamed veggies on them. You can also acidify soil for rhododendrons, gardenias and more by using coffee or tea grounds. Herbal chamomile tea is an effective, affordable treatment for fighting fungi.
Efficiently water your garden. You can save time by using soaker hoses to water more than one plant. Make sure that your water pressure is set to low, so that no harm will come to any tender plants. Allow it to water your plants for a couple of hours, so that you are free to do other things.
Heather is a magnet for friendly insects. Heather will attract bees early in the spring as well as other beneficial insects. Heather beds are common grounds for helpful insects such as spiders and ground beetles, because they don’t usually get bothered by human activity. Always remember this, and wear your horticulture gloves if you prune your heather!
Horticulture is very rewarding, but only after one has the tools and know-how to do it effectively. Remembering good advice and planning well can help your garden flourish. Use the advice given to start on your road to a beautiful garden.
Originally posted 2014-12-03 02:30:35.
