If you have visions of a healthy, lush, green garden, there are things you should consider on your way to that goal. While horticulture is a lot of hard work, it’s a fun way to spend your free time. The following paragraphs are going to give you ideas and insights that you can use to make gardening fun, instead of laborious.
It is important to do your homework so you choose plants that produce higher yields. Frequently, a hybrid plant will produce a higher yield because of its disease-resistant properties.
Use biennials and annuals to add color to your flower beds. You can use biennial and annual flowers to brighten the bed, and let you change how it looks. If there are gaps between the perennials and shrubs you have planted in a sunlit area, try filling those gaps with annuals and biennials. Notable biennials and annuals include marigold, sunflowers, hollyhock, petunia, and cosmos.
In order for plants to grow, they must have enough CO2. If the level of CO2 is extremely high, your plants will grow much better. Getting a greenhouse is the best way to get a higher amount. CO2 levels, when kept high, give your plants optimal growing conditions.
The approach of fall means you need to start planting autumn goodies. Try using a pumpkin as a natural plant pot. You can plant fall vegetables such as lettuce in an empty pumpkin shell. Slice a hole around the stem, and pull the pumpkin top out. Then remove the guts and use Wilt-Pruf to cover the insides and prevent rot. You can now use it to plant in, as you would a pot.
Carefully plan your garden first. It will be easy to remember where each plant is when sprouts start to shoot up the following spring. With a plan, you will also be less likely to lose track of small groups or individual plants within a large and ambitious garden.
One natural method of weed removal is called “boiling”. Water is cheaper than chemical herbicides, and less hazardous to humans and soil. Carefully pour boiling water right on the weeds, but be careful not to pour it on the plants you want. The extreme heat of the water will cause damage to the weeds’ roots, which will stop them from growing any more.
Do you want fresh mint leaves without having to worry about them growing too quickly? Keep your mint growth under control by planting them in pots and/or garden containers. Bury the container so that your plant does not stand out. The container will keep the roots from spreading too far.
Natural materials or some other plants can be used in your garden for keeping away pests. A good way to keep slugs away is to create a border with onions around a garden with vegetables. Marigolds would do this trick as well. Wood ash around your tree will help you keep pests away as well. These methods remove the need for harsh chemical pesticides.
Know the perfect time to harvest the vegetables in your garden. Each veggie has its own prime time for harvesting. Peas, for instance, should be harvested rather young if you wish to obtain the best flavors and texture. On the other hand, tomatoes taste best when they are as ripe as possible from the vine. You should know the proper time to pick vegetables.
You’ll save time and energy if you keep tools nearby while working in your garden. Carry a large bucket with you or wear pants with a lot of pockets. Keep your trowel, pruning shears and gloves handy so you can do your garden work quickly and easily.
Use approximately two or three inches of natural, organic material as some mulch in every single flower bed. This will discourage weeds from growing, add nutrients, and retain the moisture in your garden. A layer of mulch also creates a more attractive appearance.
Space is very important when you plant an organic garden. When the garden is bare, it is sometimes hard to envision how much space a mature plant actually needs. You will need to provide this space to provide ample room and because you need air circulating to your garden. Try to plan your garden and place sufficient distance in between your seedlings.
Make sure you don’t let your chores pile up when it comes to your garden If you can’t get out in your garden every day, there are still a number of things you can do to keep things from falling into disarray during your absence. For example, snatch out a weed or two whenever you pass by the garden, such as when you take your dog out for a potty break.
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.