There are many factors involved to achieve the lush and beautiful garden you have always wanted. Horticulture takes a lot of effort, planning, time and work, but it can be a great deal of fun. Here are a collection of nifty little horticulture tips that will make the your time spent outside more fun and less demanding.
Shoveling soil that is mostly clay can be difficult because of the hardness of the soil, and because it sticks to the shovel. To make digging clay soil easier, try applying a light coating of wax, either car wax or floor wax, and then buff off and commence digging. The clay will no longer stick to the shovel, and this also helps to prevent other problems like rusting.
Start your plants in containers before transferring them to the garden. They are then more likely to survive and to become thriving, mature plants. This will also allow you to stick to a tighter, cleaner planting schedule. When you take out the prior set of adult plants, your seedlings will then be prepared to go in.
Early Spring
Bulbs will give you wonderful flowers that you can enjoy in early spring and right through the summer. Typically, bulbs are simple to grow, and they’ll grow every single year. Different types of bulbs bloom at different times, so if you choose appropriately, you can have blooms from early spring to late summer.
If you are growing vegetables in your garden, it is important that you have them in a spot where they can get at least six hours of sun a day. Most vegetables need at least that much sun exposure to grow properly. Some flowers are especially sun-loving as well.
Split up irises. You can get more irises by dividing the overgrown clumps. When the foliage dies, take the bulbous irises and lift them. The iris bulbs should easily split apart in your hand. Once you replant them, they will have a good flower show the following year. Rhizomes, however, need to be divided by using a gardening knife. Cut new outside pieces and dispose of the center. Each piece should retain a minimum of one sturdy offshoot capable of spurting new growth. Replant right away.
If you plant heather in your garden, you will attract insects that are beneficial. Bees are naturally attracted to heather for its nectar. Heather beds are typically left untouched, which is why helpful little critters like ground beetles and spiders call them home. With this in mind make sure you wear some gloves when you are working with the heather.
When horticulture, it is critical to shield your knees as much as possible. Many people experience back pain and stiffness from bending over and working in the garden for extended amounts of time. Concentrate on kneeling. This will still make it easy to reach plants as well as minimize back stress. Knee pads will prevent any pain you may feel because of this position.
When you are cultivating an organic garden inside, you should think about the lighting situation. The amount of light available can determine which type of organic plants you should grow. For example, if your living area does not provide much natural sunlight, you could grow those plants that only need low to medium amounts of natural light to thrive. You could also consider using grow-lights for this exact purpose.
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 2013-12-23 06:36:24.
