If your goal is to have an elegant garden, there are plenty of methods to follow so you can achieve this. Even though gardening takes effort, it is also loads of fun! Following are a few tips that can make your horticulture time more fun and less work.
Put down sod correctly. Before you lay the sod, the soil has to be prepared. Be sure to get rid of any weeds, and then proceed to break up the soil to get it ready to use. Make sure the soil is packed firmly and even. Thoroughly moisten the soil. You should lay your sod staggered, and have the joints offset. Even out the surface of the sod by firming it down flat, filling any available gaps with a handful of dirt. Water the sod for two weeks and then you can safely walk on it as it will have had time to properly root.
Find some plants that will give you a higher yield. Frequently, a hybrid that is able to deal with extreme temperatures will bring higher yields than the more traditional variety of a plant.
Get a slug-proof variety of perennials. Snails and slugs can destroy plants in just one night. These garden vermin prefer plants with tender, herbaceous stems and leaves, particularly seedlings and young plants. Certain perennials are unappetizing to slugs and snails, especially those with tough, hairy leaves or an unappetizing taste. Selecting an unappetizing perennial, such as campanula or heuchera, will help stop them from being eaten.
Soil Analysis
Before you begin to plant your garden you will need to check the soil. You can obtain a soil analysis for a nominal fee. Using that report, you can amend your soil as needed for a thriving garden. Many offices of Cooperative Extension will do a soil analysis, and it is important to know how to improve soil so that all crops can grow in it.
All plants need an adequate supply of carbon dioxide in order to thrive. Often, plants achieve better growth when they are surrounded by high levels of CO2. A greenhouse is the best way to create an environment rich in CO2. Plants grown in a greenhouse tend to be more lush and healthier due to the improved growing environment.
Stink Bugs
When gardening in the fall, you need to be watching for stink bugs. Stink bugs are attracted to tomatoes, beans and most fruits. If kept unchecked they can certainly do a ton of a damage to your garden so you should do what you need to to reduce their population.
For flowers throughout the spring and the summer, be sure to plant some bulbs. Since bulbs are easy to grow and resistant to poor weather conditions, they will grow without fail year after year. Plant bulbs that will bloom at various intervals to ensure beautiful flowers are growing in your garden all year long.
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.