Are you ready to learn new horticulture tips? Here you will learn some helpful tips that will help you grow a successful garden. Figure out what you need beforehand, so you don’t spend money on equipment that isn’t necessary, or impractical seeds for your climate.
Clay Soil
Shoveling clay soil is tiresome since clay is hard, and it can also stick to your shovel for twice the difficulty. To make digging clay soil easier, try applying a light coating of wax, either car wax or floor wax, and then buff off and commence digging. This causes the clay to slide rather than stick, and prevents rust as a side effect.
Select plants that produce a relatively high yield. A hybrid designed for your weather, and resistant to local diseases, will give a better yield than non-hybrids.
Starting seedlings in pots before planting in your garden is a smart idea. This boosts the chance that the plants can survive to adulthood. This method also reduces the waiting time between plantings. When you remove your mature plants, the next batch of seedlings should be ready.
A handy trick is to turn the handle on a tool that you use often into a makeshift ruler. Tools with long handles, such as rakes, shovels or hoes can work as great measuring sticks. Lay the handles on the floor, then run the measuring tape down next to them. A permanent marker can be used to label distances. Next time you are working in the garden, you will have a large ruler at your fingertips!
Check the soil before you plant anything in your garden. You can obtain a soil analysis for a nominal fee. Using that report, you can amend your soil as needed for a thriving garden. A lot of extension offices will offer this service and it is worth it so you know what your soil needs.
Vegetable plants should be planted where they can benefit from a minimum of six hours of sunlight every day. Most vegetables need at least that much sun for optimal growth speed. It’s also the same for some types of flowers.
Being a novice gardener, you should ensure that you follow the directions carefully for tool and chemical use. Failing to heed this simple advice can mean skin irritation that you are going to remember, and not pleasantly at that. Directions, especially safety rules, are there for your own good, so make sure you follow instructions on your tools and chemicals to the letter.
When it comes to harvesting your vegetables, know when the optimal time is to do so. Every vegetable has a proper time to be picked in order to capture the perfect flavor. For example, some plants, such as zucchini and baby peas, have the most flavor when harvested while young. Tomatoes, however, should be plucked from the vine the moment they appear ripe. It’s best to learn when the harvest time is for your vegetables.
It just requires doing research, working a lot outside, and having a lot of patience. But soon you will see the work begin to pay off, as the garden begins to grow.
Originally posted 2013-11-04 20:41:54.
