Many people find inner peace by taking up the hobby of gardening. Beginning gardeners need to know the answers to questions like when and what to plant, what type of soil is needed and what kind of gardening equipment they need to purchase. Here you will find some helpful tips for the garden.

A simple ammonia and water mix will keep snails away from your garden. The ammonia is safe for your plants, and will be absorbed into the ground and converted into nitrogen. It will kill the snails, though, and prevent them from damaging your plants. For the best possible results, do this every day.

If your yard or garden area is highly trafficked, keep all your gardening tools locked safely away somewhere. Do not leave valuable property lying around, as it is always possible for thieves to strike, even just for the sake of grabbing things that belong to someone else.

Make sure that your sod is laid properly. Your soil should be prepared before you lay the sod. Weed the soil well, and till the entire lawn area. Lightly, but firmly compress the soil, making certain it is flat. Dampen the soil completely. Be sure to stagger the rows of sod. The joints should be offset like bricks in a wall. After the sod has been flattened to an even surface, you can use soil to fill any remaining gaps. The sod needs to be watered daily for two weeks, by which time it will be rooted and ready to walk on.

Tempt your cat away from the plants he has been bothering by planting catnip or wheat grass near them. You could also place something that will cause your cat to go away from your plants, such as citrus peels or mothballs.

You can attract the insects you need by planting heather. Heather attracts bees, and when they come out in the spring, this provides an early nectar source. It is common to find all types of insects inside of an undisturbed heather bed. For this reason, you should always remember to put on your gardening gloves when tending to your heather.

One particular plant should be the focal point of your garden. A solid focal point will draw peoples attention to your garden, leaving them to admire your unique design. It can be anything, but oftentimes a plant that stands out from its neighbors will do the trick.

A green garden needs to begin with seeds, not plants. Planting seeds is the most eco-friendly way to start a new garden. Plastic used in nurseries normally end up in landfills. For an garden that helps the environment, plant seeds directly in the garden's soil or purchase plants grown in organic packaging.

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.