Are you jealous of how other gardens look? You may think your neighbor is harboring a secret about having such a healthy garden. Truth is, they aren't doing anything overly amazing. All you need is the knowledge about how to care for your plants the right way. You can begin your quest for knowledge by reading this article for some gardening advice.
Make sure that your sod is laid properly. Before laying the sod, the soil must be prepared. Pull any weeds and break up any clods of soil. Make sure the soil is packed firmly and even. You then will want to thoroughly wet the soil. Avoid laying your sod in straight rows with all of the seams lining up. Instead, stagger the rows for a more pleasing visual effect. Firm the sod down to form a flat, even surface, and fill in any gaps between the sod with a little soil. Water the sod each day for two weeks so it will become well-rooted and ready for foot traffic.
Shoveling soil that is mostly clay can be difficult because of the hardness of the soil, and because it sticks to the shovel. Make your shoveling job easier by lightly coating a shovel with a layer of wax, then buffing the surface. Either car wax or floor wax will work just fine. The clay easily slides off the surface while keeping the end from getting rusty.
Shoveling soil that is mostly clay can be difficult because of the hardness of the soil, and because it sticks to the shovel. To make the clay soft so you aren't working as hard, take floor or car wax and rub a light coat on the surface of the shovel using a clean cloth, then buff the surface. The clay will no longer stick to the shovel, and this also helps to prevent other problems like rusting.
Cover the fences and walls with climbers. Plants that grow as climbers are quite versatile, helping you hide ugly walls or fences, many times within only one season of growth. It is possible to get them to grow in conjunction with trees and bushes already on the premises, or train them to drape over arbors. Some varieties will climb and attach using their tendrils or branches, but some will need to be trained or supported with ties. Reliable varieties include clematis, honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine and climbing roses.
Stink Bugs
When you are tending your garden in the fall, be on the alert for stink bugs. Stink bugs prefer peppers, beans, tomatoes, and various varieties of fruits. Proper measures should be taken in order to ensure minimal damage to your crops.
It may be helpful to let your plants begin their life in a pot and to transfer them to your garden when they're seedlings. This will help the plants make it to full growth. This also enables you to close gaps between planting cycles. You will have healthy seedlings that are ready to be planted when you get rid of old plants.
When you go to mow your lawn, make sure you don't mow it too closely to the ground. By leaving your grass a little taller, you are allowing it to become stronger, as the roots grow stronger and deeper. Leaving the grass short makes it more prone to drying out, which leaves your lawn look really brown and yucky.
The suggestions in the article you just read are designed to be easy to implement in your garden. You just have to glean the knowledge and implement what you've learned. Pay attention to how your plants respond to the methods that you use. If one thing fails, give another a go. With patience and attention, your garden will become a source of pride for you and your neighborhood.