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$55.98 (as of 13:44 GMT -05:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Gardening can be therapeutic and stress relieving. It is well worthwhile to research the best soil and tools to use and learn when and how to plant your seedlings or seeds for your gardening project. This article provides key tips for horticulture aficionados.
Transform the handles of your tools into convenient measuring devices. Tools with long handles, such as shovels, hoes and rakes can be made into measuring sticks. All you have to do is lay them on the floor then use a measuring tape to measure their length. Paying close attention to the measurements, use a black marker to establish each interval along the handle’s side in a clearly visible manner. This will allow you to have a ruler at your fingertips when you are working out in the garden.
Flower Beds
Use biennials and annuals to add color to your flower beds. Your flower beds will look different from one season to another. You can use them between the gaps in shrubs and perennials where there is plenty of sun. Notable varieties include cosmos, rudbeckia, petunia, hollyhock, marigold and sunflower.
During winter, you should take your favorite plants inside. Perhaps save the most resistant or expensive plants. Carefully dig around the rootball and replant in an appropriate pot.
Plant bulbs in your garden if you want flowers through spring and summer. Most bulbs are hardy and require little to no care in order to develop into beautiful perennials that will reappear each and every year. Include a variety of plantings to get a full season of flowers, from early bloomers to late-season varieties.
If you want to grow peas, consider starting them indoors instead of planting them outside. Install your plants inside and wait for the seeds to germinate. It will create heartier seedlings, which means they will more easily resist the pests and diseases they will encounter in an outdoor environment. You will be able to transfer the seedlings outdoors after they become better established.
Pest control can present a challenge for successful vegetable horticulture. Since you are growing the vegetables for your own consumption, you want to stay away from pesticides. One way to control gardening pests is to be vigilant. When you catch a potential infestation early, the solution may be as simple as picking the pests off of your plants with your fingers.
Don’t use broad-spectrum pesticidal products anywhere in your gardening area. While broad-spectrum pesticides will kill most pests, they will also kill helpful insects. Bugs that are good for your garden tend to be more susceptible to these types of pesticides, and using them could mean an increase in the pests you are actually trying to get rid of. This can cause you to actually use more pesticides than you originally needed to combat the problem.
Plant things that will give you color for the fall. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be. Autumn is the most colorful season of all, foliage-wise. There are many variations in leaf color with different varieties of Maple, Beech and Dogwood trees that can give you lively yellows and deep crimsons. Shrubs such as cotoneaster, hydrangea, and barberry will also provide a splash of color in the fall.
A mixture of aspirin and water can protect your plants from common diseases. One and half tablets of aspirin in a couple gallons of water will be a wonderful help to the plants you have. Help your plants to fight disease by spraying them with the aspirin water. Try spraying your plants with this around every three weeks.
For in-home organic gardeners, you are looking for an ideal temperature of around 60-75 degrees for your plants. Indoor plants grow best at these warm temperatures. If you wish to keep your house cooler than that, you may want to use a heat lamp just for the plants.
It can be easy to prepare the soil in a perennial garden. Simply use a spade or small shovel to get under the grass or turf and flip it over. Then, using wood chips, cover the area to a depth of three or four inches. Give this area at least a few weeks, then you can dig into the area and plant the new perennials.
Pine Needles
Pine mulch can be highly effective under the right conditions. Certain plants are acidic, and thrive in acidic soil. Pine needles to line the bed of your garden are easy to find for these kinds of plants. Simply add a layer of pine needles a couple of inches deep to the plant beds. The needles will decompose over time and provide the soil with acidity.
A great tip when running your own organic garden, is to lightly ruffle your seedlings with your hand or cardboard, around once or twice per day. However odd this may sound, research shows that this touching encourages seedlings to grow better than they would without touching.
Making a delicious meal with fresh ingredients from your own garden can be extremely satisfying. With the right advice and proper planning, you’ll soon have a thriving garden. A beautiful garden requires the right tools, soil, water and sunlight.
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