Horticulture can be a relaxing hobby. You can relax and be at peace in many different ways. Working in the garden is among the simplest. Without too much effort, you can enjoy great returns. The best return is the joy and tranquility you can get from growing your very own greenery. Having an organic garden is a great way to have access to healthy foods whenever you want them, which will ultimately lead to a healthier diet.
Taking care of a garden does require effort in order to make things grow. This probably has you wondering where to start your own garden. This video has some useful tips.
Handy Tips
- Always allow your plants to adapt gradually to any changes in light conditions, temperatures or soils, if you do not, you might shock them and cause them to die. Place them outside in the sunlight for an hour or two on the first day. Slowly, day after day, you can leave your plants outside for a little longer. At the end of a week the plants can be put in their new home.
- A good way to ensure that your seeds sprout effectively is to start them in smaller pots and then transplant them once they reach the seedling stage. Once the plant is hardy enough, plant it in your garden. It also permits you to tighten the time between plantings. Once the fully matured plants are removed, the seedlings can be planted.
- Do not plant perennials that are prone to snail infestation. Snails and slugs are garden nightmares, and only need a single evening to obliterate a plant. These garden pests prefer perennials with thin, flat, delicate leaves, particularly if the plant is not yet mature. Perennials with hairy leaves or bitter taste are unattractive to snails and slugs, keeping them safe from harm. Excellent varieties include heuchera, achillea, euphorbia, campanula, and helleborus.
- Pest control is one of the hardest things about growing a vegetable garden. Chemicals are the last thing you want to be eating when you enjoy the fruits of your labour. If you remain vigilant, you can control your garden pest population. If you catch them early, you can take them off the plants by hand.
- To attract insects that will benefit your garden, plant heather. Bees love heather, and it is a favourite stop when they emerge in early spring. Beds of heather are usually undisturbed and make a perfect living space for spiders, beetles and a variety of other beneficial tenants.
- Pine makes a much better mulch than you might think. Some garden plants have a higher acidity, and prefer a more acidic soil. If you are growing these types of plants, simply gather up fallen pine needles for use in your garden. Spread the needles over the beds in a layer that is approximately 2-inches deep. Over time, the needles will begin to decay, supplying the soil with acid as they do.
Baking Soda
If you notice powdery mildew on your plants, you do not need to buy an expensive chemical. Mix a solution of baking soda, water, and a tiny bit of dishwashing liquid. Spray this mix on your plants every week and the mildew should go away. Your plants will not be harmed by the baking soda, but the mildew will definitely not like it!
Safety First!
Always completely protect any cuts, or wait until they are healed before attempting any gardening, as this can introduce dirt or chemicals into the wound. If grime gets into the cut, it could become infected. There are bandages available that will cover and seal the injured area completely, allowing you to continue your horticulture projects.
Work Efficiently In Your Garden
You do not have the time to spend an hour looking for each tool you need. You can prepare what you need beforehand, keep it all handy in a toolbox or a shed, and you will be ready to work in your garden at a moment’s notice. Even something like a carpenter’s tool belt or some cargo jeans work well to keep tools organized.
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