Is your neighbor's grass really greener than the grass your side of the fence? 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. Truthfully, there is no super-secret formula for a gorgeous garden. A little education is all you need to get better at gardening. Begin your garden adventures by reading through this article to get some great gardening advice.
If you want to keep your garden free of pests, start with healthy soil! Healthy and well-nourished plants will be hardier and therefore better able to prevent pests from taking hold. Starting with soil that is in good condition can yield the best plants.
When winter arrives, transfer some plants into the house to save them. Choose the plants that are most likely to survive. Dig the plant up without damaging the roots and place it a big enough pot.
Before you even place the first plant in your garden, you need to check the composition of your soil. Have a soil report done. It is cost effective and you can make necessary adjustments, based on the report, to your soil so it is correctly enriched to encourage plant growth. You can often find Cooperative Extension offices that provide this service, which can help to make your garden flourish.
Autumn not only means colder weather but new vegetables to plant. Instead of using regular clay pots this year for planting lettuce and kale, try a pumpkin container instead! Once you've cut its top and scooped the insides out, spray the edges and inside with Wilt-Pruf to prevent rotting. Once this is done, you are ready to plant!
It is a good idea to pre-soak your seeds in a dark environment overnight. Place your seeds in a container filled with water. The idea here is for your seeds to become fully hydrated by the time they hit the dirt. The young plants will survive better, and get a boost toward maturity.
Deciduous shrubs and young trees need to be protected. Shrubs in pots especially need special care in the colder weather. Tie the tops together, and loosely cover the wigwam with a blanket or sheet. This is better than using plastic to wrap the plant, as more air can circulate.
Many people delight in the taste of fresh mint leaves, but become frustrated when the plant spreads wildly. Rein in their growth by planting the mint in a large pot or garden container instead. You can plant the container into the soil if you want to, but the container will restrict the roots, and make sure that the plant doesn't run rampant in your garden.
As you can see, the suggestions here are easy to follow and rather simple to implement. You just need a bit of instruction on what to do, then the time to apply what you have learned. Monitor your plants carefully to assess whether you are getting the results you want from certain techniques or approaches. If one method does not deliver good results, try the next one. Be patient and eventually you'll have a garden that your neighbors will envy.
