Gardening is much more than a way to spruce up your yard. It is not reserved for just a few select green thumbs. It plays a significant part in a gardener’s life by bringing calmness, accomplishment and a connection to nature. The effects can be profound, especially if you have any talent at it.
Try using annuals and biennials to add color to your flower beds, and brighten them up. Annuals and biennials that grow quickly can really wake up your flower beds, and they allow you to have a new garden look every season or every year, if you choose to. You can use them between the gaps in shrubs and perennials where there is plenty of sun. The most popular varieties to use include petunia, zinnia, cosmos, snapdragon, marigold, hollyhock, and sunflower.
When powdery mildew appears on your plants, you should not rush out to purchase a costly chemical treatment. Put a little baking soda and some dish soap in water. Then, spray this mixture onto all of your infected plants once each week till the mildew is gone. Your plants will not be harmed by the baking soda, but the mildew will definitely not like it!
If you are gardening, be wary of stink bugs in your garden, especially in the autumn. They enjoy tomatoes, peppers, beans, and many different varieties of fruits. Stink bugs may get out of hand and do significant damage in your garden. It is important to take steps to eliminate them from that area.
When you are mowing your lawn do not cut it too closely to the dirt. When the grass is a little longer, the roots will be stronger and the lawn becomes more resistant. Short grass is more prone to getting dried out and turning brown.
A good green garden should start from seeds and not plants. Once the plant is healthy enough, replant it in your garden with the appropriate type of soil. The planters used to hold nursery plants are generally not made from eco-friendly materials, and thus get thrown into landfills. Starting from seeds, or buying from one of the few nurseries that use biodegradable planters, prevents this.
Make sure you read instructions on products and tools before using them. If you fail to do this, you could cause yourself all sorts of injuries, the most common of which is irritated skin. So make sure you take precautions, follow the simple directions and be safe.
Mix various plant heights and plants in the exact same bed for a unique English garden. You should avoid using plants of the same height so that your flower bed doesn’t look flat and uniform.
Use the knowledge you have gained here to resuscitate your garden today. Ultimately, when you see your plants bloom and full of life, you will be happy you did. Gardening can literally change your life, but only if you put in the effort and do it!