Every gardener dreams of having a thriving garden. For some, this is a reality, for some it isn't. If you want to achieve your dream of a beautiful garden, there are a few things to learn. Gardening can require a large amount of ongoing work, although many find it to be fun, rewarding and even therapeutic. Here are a few tips to make your gardening more fun and less work!
Plant some tress that have beautiful fall fruit. Fall color is usually associated with foliage, but there are various trees that have beautiful fruit. The berries, which last deep into the winter, blossom in magnificent shades of yellow and red, adding a burst of color to an otherwise drab landscape. Great varieties include chokeberry, hawthorn, crabapple, and holly.
There are many effective ways to use mulch in your gardening projects. It also has the added benefit of keeping the soil moister and reducing the likelihood of weeds.
Some houseplants require humidity to thrive. Create humidity anywhere when you group a number of different plants in the same pot, or put one plant in a large pot, using compost or stones to fill the gap. You can also provide the requisite humidity for your houseplants by using a spray bottle to mist it one or two times per day.
When gardening, be watchful of stink bugs, particularly in the fall. Stink bugs enjoy gardens, and are especially fond of fruit, tomatoes, beans and peppers. They can do a lot of damage if they are not controlled.
A planting calendar is a great way to start your garden project. It will show you which plants you can plant and when. Having a schedule will allow you to prepare by making the purchases you need when you need them. Use a paper calendar, or create a custom calendar online.
For weeds that aren't in the middle of your plants, use boiling water to kill their roots. Boiling water in a pot is a safe "herbicide." Literally pour the water on the weeds, avoiding any wanted plants near them, and watch the weeds die over time. Boiling water kills weeds by destroying their roots. Weeds won't be able to survive, never mind grow, with damaged weeds.
You can use boiling water to get rid of weeds naturally. One of the safest "herbicides" you can find is a pot of boiling water. Douse the weeds with this pot, just avoid the nearby plants. Weed roots will suffer harm from boiling water, and this will probably stop them from growing more.
You should plant larger plants in the fall. This will allow strong root development. All of the nutrients for sprouting plants need to come from the root system, making a strong one vital for a good garden.
There are several annuals that thrive during the cooler months. These plants may need to be trimmed if they are growing too much during these months. These annuals can bloom once again and look lovely in contrast to wintery ground after some weeks. Dianthus and petunias are two annuals that fare well in cold weather. Likewise, snapdragons do well, too.
Always check the moisture of your soil, and keep it at an adequate moisture level.
In conclusion, whether you are gardening on your own or with friends, the tips you've read above are sure to be helpful.
