Not only is gardening very relaxing, but it is also an activity which doesn't require much money to do. Spending time working in the garden with others is a wonderful bonding experience. Children usually take interest in seeing plants grow or by catching bugs. It also provides a great life lesson, allowing you to appreciate everything that nature has to offer. This article provides you with a variety of tactics and tips on making the most out of your gardening experience.
The handles on your gardening tools can be used as a convenient measuring instrument. Tools with substantial handles, like rakes, hoes and large shovels are great for taking measurements. After laying the handles on the floor, run the measuring tape along beside them. Mark the measurements with a permanent marker. This modified ruler will serve you well as you begin working in your garden.
Use biennials and annuals to add color to your flower beds. These types of flowers grow at high speed, which gives you more flexibility in changing the look of your flower beds as the seasons change. You can use them between the gaps in shrubs and perennials where there is plenty of sun. Some flowers you can use are rudbekia, petunias, cosmos, marigolds, or sunflowers.
If you want a strange, yet successful, green answer to getting rid of weeds, boil them to death. A pot full of boiling water is an effective herbicide, yet it is, chemically speaking, completely harmless. Literally pour the water on the weeds, avoiding any wanted plants near them, and watch the weeds die over time. The extreme heat of the water will cause damage to the weeds' roots, which will stop them from growing any more.
Don't over-water your plants, and keep the soil around them aerated. Parasites are attracted to the moisture on plants. Fungus is a common problem when plants are allowed to remain damp. Fungicidal spray treatments can contain fungi, but spraying prior to problems even developing in the first place is the best way to go about it.
Do you enjoy fresh mint leaves though hate how they grow so fast and take over your entire garden? You can control their growth by placing them into a pot or container. 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.
Make a plant you love the focal point of your garden. Gardens are like art; you need to give the piece (or garden) an initial focal point. Usually this focal point is a luscious plant that is distinctly different from the plants and scrubs that surround it.
Carefully plan your garden first. This is a good way to remember which plants have been planted in each area before they grow. You can also avoid losing the smaller plants, or in larger gardens, the small plant groups.
Now, you shouldn't get your hopes up and believe that a few tips are going to turn you into an instant professional gardener. However, these tips are a great starting point if you do plan to grow organically. As you implement these tips and hone your skills, you'll be a professional green-thumb-holder in no time.