There is no better time than right now. You maybe, though, are wondering where to begin. This article is a good place. Read on for some helpful tips to get started in gardening.
Choose the varieties of plants that will produce a higher yield. Traditional strains are often out-performed by hybrids that have been bred for cold tolerance or disease resistance.
There are home solutions available to combat the powdery mildew you may find on your plants. Combine a bit of liquid soap and some baking soda with water. This solution can be sprayed onto your plants once per week until the problem is resolved. The baking soda is harmless to your plants and a very effective remedy.
Using a shovel in clay soil is a lot of work, not only is the clay hard, but it will stick to the shovel and make it twice as hard to handle. Rub a thin layer of floor or car wax over the surface of the shovel, and then buff the surface using a clean cloth. This will make shoveling in clay soil easier. The clay won't stick to it, and the end will not rust as an added bonus.
Climbing plants make a strong addition to walls, fences or other free-standing structures. Plants that grow as climbers are quite versatile, helping you hide ugly walls or fences, many times within only one season of growth. No need to worry if a bush or tree is in the way, as climbers can grow through them. Also, they can match the shape of an arbor. Some must be tied to supports, but some climbers use twining stems or tendrils and attach themselves to those surfaces. A few good choices are climbing roses, wisteria, jasmine, honeysuckle and clematis.
When you are tending your garden in the fall, be on the alert for stink bugs. These destructive pests enjoy many kinds of fruit, as well as beans, peppers and tomatoes. If you don't treat them, they can do a lot of damage in your garden.
Are you one of the millions who loves some fresh mint leaves, yet you absolutely hate the way they tend to take over any garden they are planted within? You should plant the mint in a rather large garden container or pot instead so you can monitor growth. Plant the container in the ground, but its walls will hold those roots captive, and will prevent the plant from engulfing your garden!
Use both biennials and annuals to add color to your flower bed. Fast growing biennials and annuals can enliven a flower bed while letting you change up the look each season and year. Use them to fill gaps between shrubs and perennials in the sun. Some plants to get you started include petunia, marigold, sunflower, rudbekcia, and cosmos.
Try dividing the irises. You can increase the number of irises you have by splitting clumps that are overgrown. Once the foliage has died off, lift out your bulbous irises. If you split the bulbs that you pull up, and replant them, they will bloom the following year. Utilize a knife if you are trying to divide rhizomes. Cut new pieces from the outside and discard the old center. There needs to be a minimum of one healthy offshoot on each of the new sprout sections. The quicker you can replant your cuttings, the better chances they will reappear next season.
You are now one step closer to fulfilling that ambition and beginning your garden. If you thought you knew everything you needed to know before, you might be surprised how much your knowledge has grown with just a simple article. Ideally, the advice in this article will assist you in getting your horticulture off to a strong start. You'll be showing off your green thumb in no time.