When choosing plants, pick those that produce a high yield. Many times, a cold-tolerant or disease-resistant hybrid can have a higher yield versus traditional ones. TIP! Pick your plants with an eye to maximize the yield you can get. Traditional strains are often out-performed by hybrids that have been bred for cold tolerance or disease […]
Success With Organic Horticulture: How To Grow A Healthy Garden
Digging in clay soil with a shovel can be very difficult. The clay isn’t easy to work with and will adhere to the shovel, which only makes the problem worse. Simplify the process by putting a bit of wax onto the shovel. The clay won’t stick then. The clay won’t stick to it, and the […]
Horticulture Made As Simple As It Can Possibly Be
Transform your gardening tool handles into clever measurement rulers. Tools with long handles, such as rakes, shovels or hoes can work as great measuring sticks. Measure the handles with a tape measure laid out in the floor. Have a marker handy, and mark the distance with it. When you are at work in the garden, […]
Learning The Tricks Of The Gardening Trade
In order not to shock your plants, you have to gradually accustom them to the change of temperature and conditions. Try to place them in the new area for a couple of hours at a time the first day. Over the week, try gradually increasing the time they’re left outside. By the week’s end, your […]
Easy To Follow Advice For A Better Garden
Shoveling clay soil is tiresome since clay is hard, and it can also stick to your shovel for twice the difficulty. One way to get around this problem is to coat the shovel with wax. Use a clean cloth to spread the wax evenly. The wax prevents the clay from sticking to the shovel, and […]
Enjoy Your Own Organic Produce With These Tips
Select plants that produce a relatively high yield. Hybrids are usually hardier in terms of disease and weather resistance, and are designed to produce more. TIP! Choose plant strains that will give you the best harvest with the biggest yield. If yield is important, choose hybrids designed to resist cold and diseases rather than traditional […]
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Put down sod correctly. Before laying sod, you have to make sure the soil is accurately prepared. Pull out any weeds and break up the soil. The next step is compacting your soil and carefully leveling it. Moisten the soil thoroughly. Avoid laying your sod in straight rows with all of the seams lining up. […]
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Choose perennials that won’t be taken out by slugs. Snails and slugs can destroy plants in just one night. Young plants with susceptible leaves are favorite meals for slugs, including those with smoother or thinner leaves. Perennials with hairy, tough leaves as well as those with unpleasant taste are not appetizing to snails and slugs. […]
Make Your Garden Even Greener With These Tips
Clay soil can be very hard to work with, and you will often find that it sticks to the shovel. 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 wax prevents the clay from sticking to the shovel, and […]
Great Horticulture Tips For Any Skill Level
If you start to notice some powdery mildew growing on your plants, there is no need to waste money on expensive chemicals. The best solution is mixing baking soda, a drop of liquid dish detergent and water together in a spray bottle. Spray this solution on plants once weekly until the mildew is gone. Baking […]