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TIP! Plant some trees that produce fall fruits. Although fall color is normally associated with foliage, there are a number of trees that produce decorative fruit.

Every gardener dreams of having a thriving garden. For some, this is a reality, for some it isn’t. If you want to achieve your dream of a beautiful garden, there are a few things to learn. Garden can involve back-breaking labor, but it can also be very enjoyable. Here are a collection of nifty little gardening tips that will make the your time spent outside more fun and less demanding.

TIP! Use the correct type of soil for best results. You should choose your soil depending on the plants that you are going to plant.

Slug-proof your garden with smart perennial choices. These mollusks are capable of consuming an entire garden full of flowers in a single night. They gravitate towards perennials with smooth thin leaves, particularly on younger plants. There are some perennials that do not appeal to slugs, such as those with leaves that are hairy and tough with a bad taste. Some of the best varieties of these include achillea, campanula, euphorbia, and heuchera.

TIP! Yes, you really have to weed. If you’re not careful, weeds can take over your beautiful garden, ruining it.

In a place that’s dark, pre-soak the seeds. Place a small amount of seeds in a little container, while filling it to the brim with water. This will keep your seeds hydrated and give you a little head start with your growing. The seeds will most likely have a greater chance of maturing and surviving.

TIP! Do not mow your lawn too short. If you leave some of the grass when you mow, the roots grow further into the ground, which makes the grass less prone to drying and other hazards.

Shelter your deciduous shrubs. When these tender shrubs are kept in pots, cold weather can be very damaging. The tops should be tied together, and the wigwam should be loosely covered with a sheet or blanket. This method is preferred to wrapping a plant in plastic, since it promotes circulation and prevents rotting.

TIP! Plan your garden before you plant it. A thoughtful plan can remind you of previous plantings and what you will see appearing from the soil in the months of spring and summer.

Try to keep your plants aerated and dry, every day. Parasites are attracted to the moisture on plants. A common parasite to plants is fungi. Although fungi can be treated with sprays, it is possible to preempt the problem and very important to plant health that you do so.

TIP! For weeds that aren’t in the middle of your plants, use boiling water to kill their roots. This is a safe way to eliminate weeds, as this will not damage the soil.

Do you enjoy fresh mint leaves though hate how they grow so fast and take over your entire garden? You can stunt the growth of mint by planting it inside a container or super-sized bowl. You can then plant the container down in the ground if you like, but the walls of the container will hold the roots captive, and keep the plant from taking over your garden!

TIP! A green garden needs to begin with seeds, not plants. When opening a garden, the most green method of beginning is from seed.

Split up irises. You can get more irises by dividing the overgrown clumps. When the foliage dies it’s time to lift the bulbous irises out of the ground. The bulbs will then split naturally in the palm of your hand and if they’re re-planted, they can flower next year. Use a knife to divide the rhizomes. Cut healthy pieces from the root stalk and throw out the dead center. Every piece is suppose to have at least one durable offshoot. Replant each one immediately.

TIP! All of your vegetable plants should have approximately two inches, just outside the stem, of organic mulch placed around them. When you place mulch around your plants, it keeps the ground more moist.

Know the ideal times to harvest each of the vegetables you plant. Each type of vegetables has its own ideal time for picking for the best flavor. Many vegetables are best when picked young; baby peas are a prime example. However, you get better taste out of tomatoes that have been allowed to ripen as much as practical while still on their vine. So, learn about the ideal harvest time for your vegetables.

TIP! Give them a nutritious drink by using the water that you boiled your veggies in. For gardenias and rhododendrons, try putting your used coffee grounds or tea bags in the soil so they may acquire the acid they need for proper growth.

Plan your garden, and plant with fall colors in mind. Fall, though, can still be an interesting time for trees. Foliage never looks as colorful and vibrant as it does in the fall. For example, maple, beech, and dogwood trees all change from their usual green to a vibrant spectrum of yellow, orange, and red. When selecting shrubs, consider barberry, hydrangea, or cotoneaster.

TIP! When gardening, try not to use broad-spectrum pesticides. These pesticides will also kill any beneficial insects that consume the pests you are trying to get rid of.

With these tips, you’re better equipped to grow the most beautiful garden you can imagine. In learning how to create your dream garden, you’ll also be growing as a person. That’s because learning how to nurture your plants will not only help you reach the goal of having a great garden, but it will help you learn to nurture yourself.

Originally posted 2013-04-24 07:30:36.

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