Tending a garden is a relaxing past-time that can also serve as therapy. 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. Spend some time relaxing in the sun, tending your garden.
Clay soil is hard and will also stick to a shovel, making it difficult to work with. Rub a thin layer of floor or car wax over the surface of the shovel, and then buff the surface using a clean cloth. This will make shoveling in clay soil easier. You will be able to work with the clay more easily, and it will not stick to your shovel.
Try using climber plants to cover up your fences and walls. These versatile plants can grow over fences to enhance the fence’s appearance. Often, climbers grow quickly, so you’ll get the effect you want by the time the season changes. They also work to cover up old, and possibly dead, vegetation. A number of climbers need to be attached to a support, but others just take care of their own attachments via tendrils and stems that twine. Excellent varieties include honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine, climbing roses and clematis.
Bulbs are a great option for people who want to enjoy spring and summer flowers. These are hearty choices, choices that will reward you for years despite the little effort that is involved in their care. Remember that different bulbs will bloom at all different times of the year, so if you are careful to choose the right bulbs, you will see blooms in the early spring, and have flowers all the way to late summer.
Deciduous shrubs and young trees need to be protected. Shrubs in pots especially need special care in the colder weather. You want to then tie the tops of the canes together, and cover them with a sheet or blanket. Using fabric, rather than plastic, allows air circulation and prevents rotting from moisture build up.
Knee Pads
If many of the plants in your garden grow close to the ground, some horticulture knee pads will prevent pain and knee injuries. Without pads, you may have pain in your knees from spending too much time kneeling on the hard ground. Having a good pair of knee pads will cushion your knees in comfort.
Always fertilize your garden. Manure can be effective, though you should use products which minimize pathogens. You have many different choices for fertilizer; choose whichever is best-suited to your plants but definitely use one.
If you plan on growing peas, you should consider starting them indoors instead of beginning them outside. Seeds are more likely to sprout when started indoors. Seedlings raised indoors are hardier, too; they can stand up better to diseases and insects. After the seedlings get mature enough, transplant them to your outdoor garden.
In summation, gardening can be fun and satisfying, but you should follow some basic guidelines in order to get the most from your garden. If you use the advice laid out here and plan accordingly, your garden will bloom gloriously in no time. Use the advice you learned from this article so that you can enjoy a nice and beautiful garden before you know it.
Originally posted 2014-01-08 20:23:46.
