A garden really has a deeper meaning than just being a bunch of different kinds of plants put together. They are not only a simple hobby either. It is something someone can do to add tranquility and peace to his or her house, as well as a way to appreciate life itself. If you become a avid gardener, it will have a great effect on your way of living.
Pick your plants with an eye to maximize the yield you can get. A disease-resistant hybrid plant can be a good option to consider over a more traditional variety due to its tendency to produce higher yields.
Healthy Plants
Fight pests before you even plant, by getting your soil in shape. Healthy soil equals healthy plants and healthy plants can fight off diseases with ease. To increase your garden’s likelihood of producing strong and healthy plants, use high-quality soil containing minuscule amounts of chemicals, which will eventually collect salts.
To achieve the best growing results, plants need sufficient carbon dioxide. When exposed to high levels of CO2, most types of plants will grow better. Greenhouses typically provide plants with high levels of CO2. The levels need to be kept high for optimum greenery growth.
Always take the time to get the weeds out of your garden. Weeds can turn a thriving garden into a total wasteland. White vinegar can be used as a natural herbicide. White vinegar is a weed killer! Load up your spray bottle with some white vinegar, and spray the weeds away instead of breaking your back removing them by hand.
Irises should be divided. Try increasing your stock by dividing your overgrown clumps of plants. If you find any dead irises in your garden, immediately pull up the bulbs. They will literally split in your hand, flowering the next year after replanting. Use a knife to carefully divide rhizomes. Cut new outside pieces and dispose of the center. Make sure that every cutting contains a viable offshoot. For optimum viability, plant your new cuttings into the ground without delay.
Novice gardeners should read the manuals on all gardening tools and chemicals prior to using them. It may seem simple enough, but not following it could lead to chemical burns and skin irritations. Keep your body safe and follow directions.
Pest control can be very difficult when dealing with a vegetable garden. You can’t use chemicals as they’re the last thing you want to be eating when you enjoy the fruits of your labor. Remain alert in order to control garden pests. When you catch a potential infestation early, the solution may be as simple as picking the pests off of your plants with your fingers.
Spectrum Pesticides
Keep your garden free from broad-spectrum pesticides. Broad-spectrum pesticides not only kill pests, but also “good” bugs like ground beetles that eat pests. Bugs that are good for your garden tend to be more susceptible to these types of pesticides, and using them could mean an increase in the pests you are actually trying to get rid of. This may then lead to using even more pesticides to eliminate this new problem.
Use the above tips to revitalize your garden. When the day comes that your plants are tall and smiling, you will be too. Horticulture could become your new hobby and be a real source of happiness for you.
Originally posted 2013-12-02 23:53:52.
