Is the grass always greener over there? 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. There is not a secret behind having a wonderful garden. All it takes is knowledge on how to take care of your plants properly. Reading the advice from this article can help you on your path to horticulture wisdom.
Use annuals and biennials to brighten your flower garden. You can use biennial and annual flowers to brighten the bed, and let you change how it looks. In addition, they work well as gap fillers between other areas, as long as those areas receive plenty of sunlight. Notable biennials and annuals include marigold, sunflowers, hollyhock, petunia, and cosmos.
Baking Soda
To prevent your plants' systems from becoming shocked, you need to gradually transition them from higher to lower temperatures. At first, only leave them outside for a brief period of time. Throughout the week, you should increase a little at a time how long you have them outside. Hopefully, after about a week or so, your plants should have adjusted to the change. Now you can transplant them without any worries.
If you have any mildew on the plants, do not go out and buy anything. A great home remedy is to mix baking soda with water and a little bit of liquid soap. Use a spray bottle to apply to your plants weekly until the issue clears up. Baking soda will not damage your plants and treats the mildew gently but efficiently.
Climbing plants make a strong addition to walls, fences or other free-standing structures. Climbing plants can cover a wall after one growing season only. They can also grow through existing shrubs or trees, or be trained to cover an arbor. Sometimes the plants will require being tied to supports, but some climbers will attach themselves naturally. Climbing roses, honeysuckle, wisteria, clematis, and jasmine are some great plants to try out.
Keep your fragile shrubs protected from the winter weather. 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.
Brighten up your flower beds with annuals and biennials. The annuals and biennials are usually fast growing because they only last one season, and this will let you change the garden every season for a nice change of pace. Sunny areas in the middle of shrubs and perennials can be filled in nicely with these plants. Notable varieties include cosmos, rudbeckia, petunia, hollyhock, marigold and sunflower.
If you find yourself in love with mint leaves, but not with how they dominate a garden, read on. Instead of planting mint in your garden, keep it in a large container or pot to prevent it from spreading. You can then plant the container down in the ground if you like, but the walls of the container will hold the roots captive, and keep the plant from taking over your garden!
In conclusion, these gardening tips are easy to follow and simple to understand. You just need to learn what to do and apply what you have learned. Observe the response of your plants to the various techniques you try. If your thumb turns out to be brown rather than green, take corrective action. Exercise a little patience and you will see your garden grow before your eyes.