If you want that green, lush garden, there are many things to do in order to get there. Garden can involve back-breaking labor, but it can also be very enjoyable. The following hints and tips can reduce the effort and increase the fun!
Create useful rulers from your tool handles. Tools with long handles, such as rakes, hoes, and shovels can be converted into handy measuring sticks. Put the handles down and measure them with a measuring tape. Label the distances using a permanent marker. Next time you are working in the garden, you will have a large ruler at your fingertips!
Keep the weeds out of your garden by removing them regularly. Weeds and gardens do not mix; they will destroy your garden. To help with weed destruction, use white vinegar. You can use white vinegar to eliminate weeds! If you are too busy to pull weeds by hand, make a white vinegar solution and keep it handy for a quick spray when needed.
It’s easy to just jump in and start gardening without thought, but it’s important to plan your garden first. Doing this makes it easier to keep track of where you planted what when you first start to see sprouts. This is also a great way to keep track of all your plants.
Do you enjoy fresh mint leaves though hate how they grow so fast and take over your entire garden? Instead of planting mint in your garden, keep it in a large container or pot to prevent it from spreading. You have the option of planting the container with the plant to keep the roots from taking the garden over.
Separate irises. You can get more irises by dividing the overgrown clumps. When foliage is dead, lift bulbous irises. You will be able to split the bulb easily and replant it to get more flowers next year. Rhizomes, however, need to be divided by using a horticulture knife. You can trim new pieces away from the outside of the bulbs and then simply throw the old center away. Every piece needs to have a minimum of one good offshoot. You also need to make sure that you replant the new pieces as soon as possible.
The best gardens will evolve from original seeds rather than transplanted items. When starting a new garden, the most environmentally friendly way is to start from seed. The planters used to hold nursery plants are generally not made from eco-friendly materials, and thus get thrown into landfills. Starting from seeds, or buying from one of the few nurseries that use biodegradable planters, prevents this.
Consider planting evergreens that produce berries in your yard. This will keep your garden colorful, even during those months when other plants are not growing. Some examples include Holly, Snowberry trees, Winterberry and similar plants.
To give them a boost, pour out any leftover water from steaming or boiling vegetables on the plants or soil around them. Used teabags or grounds from coffee are a great way to add acid to the soil. If fungus is ravaging your potted plants, sprinkle a bit of Chamomile tea on them, and see if it helps.
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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.