Gardening can be therapeutic and stress relieving. If you are thinking about gardening, you are probably asking yourself questions like what type of soil is best, what equipment you will need and when is the appropriate time to plant. In this article, you can learn some key things when it comes to gardening.
Among the most effective of all gardening techniques is mulching. Mulch keeps the water in the soil from evaporating too quickly and keeps the weeds away.
Use autumn colors to your advantage. Many of the deciduos shrubs, vines and trees don't start peaking until the fall when they turn the garden into bright reds, glowing yellows and fiery oranges. The key to this transformation is cessation of chlorophyll production. This causes the green pigment coloring to give way and reveal the plant's true colors. Ensure your plants get a lot of natural sunlight in the afternoon! Some excellent choices are maple, chestnut, burning bush, and barberry.
Soak the seeds and store in a dark area overnight. Put some seeds (a small amount) in a container that isn't too large for the plant you'll be growing. Fill that container with water, almost to the top. This way, your seeds are well-hydrated and can start growing with a head start. Seeds that are cultivated this way are more likely to survive and mature properly.
If powdery mildew appears on your plants, don't purchase expensive chemical solutions. All you need to do is mix baking soda with a tiny bit of liquid soap in with some water. Spray this on the plants once per week until that mildew goes away. The baking soda is harmless to your plants and a very effective remedy.
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 the clay soft so you aren't working as hard, take floor or car wax and rub a light coat on the surface of the shovel using a clean cloth, then buff the surface. The shovel will glide through the clay and as a bonus, your shovel will be resistant to rust.
Vinegar mixed with rubbing alcohol is an effective way to clean clay pots of salt deposits. Plants potted in clay pots can accrue salt deposits over time and become quite unsightly. Mix equal parts of water, white vinegar and rubbing alcohol together, and use a sprayer to apply this mixture onto the pot. Then scrub the pot with a plastic scrub brush, and see the salt disappear. Use some clear water to rinse the pot before planting anything else in it.
Enhance your property value and beauty with gardening and landscaping. You can get a very high return from improving your home through landscaping. Some investments on plants can increase the value of your property when you resell by twenty percent or more. The plants you buy should be able to withstand normal regional weather conditions.
Try growing your peas indoors for the first couple months. Planting them inside helps the seeds germinate better. Seeds grown indoors are much more resistant to diseases and damage done by pests. You could transplant the seedlings outdoors once they are able to survive and thrive.
Gardening is a wonderful hobby that can be very rewarding. You could make your home look better, get fresh vegetables and flowers. By using a few of the recommendations presented above, you can turn your garden into a mini paradise on earth and impress your friends with your new-found horticultural knowledge.
