Does the grass look greener when you look to the other side? You probably want to know if your neighbor just has a green thumb, or a more practical method to keep his garden in such good shape. Planting a garden does not have to be an elaborate effort of backbreaking work. A little education is all you need to get better at horticulture. Reading the advice from this article can help you on your path to gardening wisdom.
Do not improperly lay your new sod. The soil requires preparation before sod can be laid. Get rid of weeds and tilth the soil finely. Gently compact the soil until it is flattened. Afterward, you want to make sure the soil is moistened. Lay the sod in straight rows, ensuring the seams meet perfectly. Sod should be firm and have an even, flat surface without gaps. You will have to water the sod every day for 2 weeks, and then it should be firmly rooted to the ground, and able to be walked on.
So that you don’t shock your plants, try gradually accustoming them to conditions and temperature. Try to place them in the new area for a couple of hours at a time the first day. Then over the next week, gradually increase the time they are in their new habitat. When the week is done, your plants will be ready for the big move without any problems.
Clay is naturally hard, and can can stick to a shovel making it frustrating to work with. 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 clay easily slides off the surface while keeping the end from getting rusty.
Transfer your favorite plants inside so they survive the winter. Find out which plants will be able to thrive despite the transplanting and different indoor conditions. Use caution when digging around the roots of your plant. You need to keep the root structure intact for it to thrive after being potted.
Before you plant a garden you should plan it out. Use this to remind you where certain things were planted, later when they start sprouting. Another benefit is that you won’t lose the little plants in a big garden patch.
Irises can benefit from being separated. You can divide those overgrown clumps and increase the amount of irises you have. If you find any dead irises in your garden, immediately pull up the bulbs. The bulbs will then split naturally in the palm of your hand and if they’re re-planted, they can flower next year. Divide up the rhizomes with a knife. From the outside cut the new pieces and then get rid of the old center. Each piece needs one strong offshoot. Replant right away.
The techniques discussed here have been pretty straight-forward and easy to follow. Once you have a good grasp of the basics, then you are ready to put these ideas into motion in your own garden. Pay special attention to the condition of your plants after you implement new techniques. If one method of care is not working well with your plants, abandon it and try a different one. With patience and love you can grow the best garden in your neighborhood.