There is a lot of information you need to learn if you want to achieve your goal of having a thriving garden full of beautiful, colorful, blossoming plants. Horticulture can require a large amount of ongoing work, although many find it to be fun, rewarding and even therapeutic. The following paragraphs are going to give you ideas and insights that you can use to make gardening fun, instead of laborious.
Your plants will respond better to gradual changes of environment. Put the plants outside in the sun for one to two hours in the beginning. Over a week, increase the time outside slowly. If you do this correctly, the plants should be able to make their final move at the end of a week’s time.
Plant bulbs if you want spring and summer flowers. Most people have no trouble successfully growing bulbs, and their flowers will return each and every year. Different types of bulbs bloom at different times, so if you choose appropriately, you can have blooms from early spring to late summer.
When you grow veggies in a garden, you need to ensure they get at least six hours of good sunlight each day. Most vegetables need at least that much sun for optimal growth speed. This is true of some flowers.
Knee Pads
To save your knees from the wear and tear of gardening, invest in some knee pads if your garden includes a lot of low-growth plants. The time that you will have to spend on your knees in your garden can cause you unnecessary knee pain. Wear knee pads meant for gardeners so that you’ll be more comfortable when kneeling in your garden.
Be vigilant about keeping moisture off your plants. Many diseases, as well as most parasites, prefer moisture. An example of a common plant parasite is fungi. There are many effective fungicide products that will prevent fungi growth and clear up any existing problems as well.
Mint Leaves
Mint leaves are wonderful, but don’t you despise how quickly they can take over a garden due to rapid growth? You can control the growth of the mint leaves by growing them in a large container rather than in your garden. The container can be planted in the ground, and it will still prevent the plant from dominating the garden.
The best way to start a garden is from first principles: seeds. It’s better for the environment to begin from seed. The problem is those plastic trays which end up in landfills and are not generally recycled. Plants in organic packagingn or seeds sown in your garden, are fine .
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 the growth of weeds. You’ll find this is a time saver since you won’t have to pull them later.
Pest control is one of the hardest things about growing a vegetable garden. The vegetables are intended to be eaten, thus you should refrain from using harsh pesticides and chemicals. There is only one way to effectively control pests in your garden, and that is to stay vigilant in your efforts. In many cases, you can simply remove the pests from your plants by picking them off.
If little ones live in your home, consider including everbearing strawberries in the garden plot. For kids, there are few things as fun as picking fruit fresh from the garden. Your children will be much more interesting in helping out if they know they’ll get to enjoy some tasty strawberries.
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 2013-10-27 05:43:43.
