Gardens are most than just a beautiful backyard decoration! It is not reserved for just a few select green thumbs. It can help a person appreciate life and enjoy peace and tranquility. Gardening is best when you have the knowledge to do it right.
Put sod down the right way. Make sure you prepare your soil before you lay any sod down. Thoroughly weed the soil, and work it into a fine, smooth tilth. Make sure the soil is packed firmly and even. Make sure the soil is moist all the way through. Sod should be staggered in rows, the joints offsetting from each other. You want the sod to end up as a flat and even surface. If there are any gaps in between the sod pieces, then you can fill these in with some soil. Keep the sod moist and avoid walking on it until it is well-rooted, usually two to three weeks.
Do not plant perennials that are prone to snail infestation. Snails and slugs are garden nightmares, and only need a single evening to obliterate a plant. They often enjoy feeding on perennials with very smooth and tender leaves. Young plants are a special favorite of theirs. Some perennials aren’t that tasty to snails and slugs since they have tough and hairy leaves, and an unappetizing flavor. These varieties include achillea, helleborus, heuchera, euphorbia, and campanula.
Knee Pads
To save your knees from the wear and tear of horticulture, invest in some knee pads if your garden includes a lot of low-growth plants. If you spend a large portion of your horticulture session on your knees, it could create pain over time. Your knees can get supported with a decent pair of gardening knee pads.
Make sure air can circulate around your plants, and keep leaves moisture-free. If your plants are moist, this can attract disease and parasites. Fungi are parasites that are common in the plant world. It is possible to control fungi with sprays, but the key is to treat your garden before any problems arise.
Protect the soil around your vegetable plants with an inch or two of organic mulch. Mulch will retain water so that you won’t have to water your plants as often. It will also prevent weeds from sprouting. This could save you lots of weed-pulling time.
Read instructions before using any horticulture tool you aren’t familiar with, including pesticides or other chemicals. Use the tools only as directed in the instructions. Garden chemicals can cause skin irritation and eye injury. Be careful when it comes to your body, and always follow directions.
Aspirin water has disease-prevention properties that can protect plants. Dissolve 1 aspirin per gallon of water for a plant disease fighting solution. All you need to do is spray the plants with the solution in order to battle common ailments. Be sure to repeat this process every two or three weeks.
You must consider how much light is available when starting your plants indoors. If your house or apartment doesn’t get a lot of natural light, one option is to grow something that only requires medium or low light. If you do and this does not help, consider investing in some grow-lights.
Apply these tips to make your garden a beautiful oasis. You’ll be glad you did when you see your plants alive and blooming. Horticulture has the potential to change your whole outlook on life, if you let it. So get started today!
Originally posted 2013-05-14 04:28:35.
