Many consider gardening to be a relaxing and stress relieving hobby. Just a few of the common questions gardeners have are what type of soil to use, what kind of equipment is needed, and when is the best time for planting seeds. Here you will find some helpful tips for the garden.
Try to plant an English garden with a mix of plants with different heights, all within the same garden bed. Using plants of all the same kind or size, can result in a boring, and unoriginal garden.
If you want a strange, yet successful, green answer to getting rid of weeds, boil them to death. A boiling pot of water is one the best and safest herbicides you can find. Just pour out the water on the weeds being careful to avoid any nearby plants. The weeds' roots will be damaged by the boiling water; normally, this prevents them from continuing to grow.
Spray fragrances such as old perfume or aftershave on grass around your garden to help keep your dog away from the plants. This kind of scent is going to mask the scents your dog is attracted to. If your dog has no interesting smell to follow, the garden will not be a tempting place.
Use both annuals and biennials to add a splash of color to your flower beds. These fast growing flowers let you change how your flower bed looks season to season. Use these beautiful flowers to line your driveway, surround trees and shrubs, and for decorative hanging baskets. Some of these that you might consider are petunias, marigolds and sunflowers. If those are not flowers you like, you can also try cosmos, holyhocks or rudbeckias.
It is important to follow the instructions on your chemicals and tools closely, especially if you are new to gardening. Irritation of the skin or even more serious injuries are possible if you ignore manufacturer's directions. So make sure you take precautions, follow the simple directions and be safe.
Tender deciduous shrubs are very fragile, so protect them. Tender, potted shrubs must be protected when the weather is cold. Join them together at the top, and use a blanket or old sheet to cover them. Using fabric, rather than plastic, allows air circulation and prevents rotting from moisture build up.
It is important to remember that a healthy garden requires water. Plants need water just like people for survival. It is important to make sure gardens are properly hydrated. This is especially important in the dry summer months where the garden gets very little rain. When a garden is properly watered, it will be at its best.
Don't count the fall season out. That need not be the case though! Foliage never looks as colorful and vibrant as it does in the fall. Maple trees are an autumn rainbow of crimsons to yellows, and so are beech and dogwood trees. Consider hydrangea, barberry and cotoneaster when considering purchasing a shrub.
Hopefully, you now feel a bit more prepared to start off on your gardening adventure. It is amazing how much you can learn, even after thinking that you were pretty knowledgeable. The ideas within this article have hopefully gotten your enthusiasm up for some wonderful gardening adventures of your own!
