Horticulture can be very relaxing, and the great thing about it is that it does not require a lot of money. Spending time working in the garden with others is a wonderful bonding experience. Children find plant and flower growth fascinating, so include them in your horticulture projects. Horticulture also provides its’ caretaker with an introspective appreciation for mother nature, unlike any other. In this article, you will find advice to help you enjoy your garden and share that joy with others.
Beginning your garden with healthy soil is your first defense against pests! If you have healthy looking plants, they are stronger and more resistant to diseases and bugs. For healthy plants, start with healthy soil that is properly amended and free of chemicals in order to avoid salt accumulation.
Flower Bed
Plant a variety of flowers to keep your flower garden colorful and interesting. Annuals and biennials can add excitement and interest to your flower garden every season. Biennials and annuals that grow quickly can add color to a flower bed, plus they permit you to modify the way the flower bed looks each season and each year. You can fill any spaces between shrubs and perennials when they are in the sun. A variety of flowers that will thrive in your region are available.
If you notice powdery mildew on your plants, do not buy an expensive chemical. Mix a bit of liquid soap and some baking soda into water. Spray this onto your plants about once per week or until it subsides. Do not worry about your plants; the baking soda cannot harm them.
Grow wheat or cat grass in the area around the plants that your cat is eating. You can also put something on top of the soil around the plants that has an offensive smell to cats, such as mothballs or citrus peel.
If you are considering planting a garden take the time to plan it out. This is a good way to remember which plants have been planted in each area before they grow. It’s also a good way to keep smaller plants from getting swallowed up by the rest of your garden.
Mint Leaves
Do you enjoy fresh mint leaves though hate how they grow so fast and take over your entire garden? You can control the growth of the mint leaves by growing them in a large container rather than in your garden. If you would like the mint leaves to still be in the ground, simply plant the container, and the leaves will stay within the boundaries of the pot.
You might prefer horticulture by yourself sometimes or sharing your hobby with others, but in either case there is information in this article that you can use to expand your enjoyment. The advice in this article can be used to teach your children or grandchildren how to develop their own green thumbs, to share the pleasures of horticulture with friends, or to simply enhance the time you spend alone tending to your plants.
Originally posted 2013-12-04 05:07:33.
