Does the grass always look greener on the other side? It may feel as if your neighbor is performing some kind of magic to make their yard look so good. Truth is, they aren’t doing anything overly amazing. Creating an amazing garden will take a little work and knowledge. Start learning about gardening by taking in this article.
Using a shovel in clay soil is a lot of work, not only is the clay hard, but it will stick to the shovel and make it twice as hard to handle. Try applying a coat of wax onto your spade prior to working with clay soil, and then buff the spade head with a cloth. The shovel will glide through the clay and as a bonus, your shovel will be resistant to rust.
You can use the wooden handles of your tools as measurement sticks. You can use shovels or rakes as measuring sticks. Lay the handles of said tools on the ground where it is flat and there is no interference, such as gravel, and stretch a measuring tape along one side. With a permanent marker, note pertinent measurements on the tool handle. Next time you work in the garden, you can have a larger ruler with you!
Don’t bother with expensive chemicals if your plants start to sport powdery mildew. The best solution is mixing baking soda, a drop of liquid dish detergent and water together in a spray bottle. Once weekly, spray this mixture to the affected areas of your plants, and the mildew should be eliminated shortly. Do not worry about your plants; the baking soda cannot harm them.
When winter comes around, save some plants by putting them in the house. Maybe you’d like to save the most expensive plants you have or the most resistant. Carefully dig around the rootball and replant in an appropriate pot.
A certain amount of CO2 is necessary for plants to maximize their growth potential. A high level of CO2 provides an optimum environment for growth. Growing plants in a greenhouse is the best way to contain CO2 for use by your plants. It’s best to keep CO2 levels high for the best growth of your plants.
So, you can see that these suggestions are rather simple and easy to follow. Just utilize the ideas presented here and see how effective they are in your gardening endeavors. Just be sure to keep a close eye on your plants and see how they respond to the various methods you apply to them. If something does not work, try something else. Be patient, and before long, your garden will be the envy of your neighbors.
