You need to know some basics related to improving your garden for your family, your business, or simply yourself. Determine what you need so you don't spend money on equipment you do not need, or on seeds that don't work in your area.
Clay Soil
Clay soil can be very hard to work with, and you will often find that it sticks to the shovel. To make digging clay soil easier, try applying a light coating of wax, either car wax or floor wax, and then buff off and commence digging. The clay will no longer stick to the shovel, and this also helps to prevent other problems like rusting.
Shoveling clay soil is tiresome since clay is hard, and it can also stick to your shovel for twice the difficulty. Coat the shovel with floor or car wax, and buff it with a clean rag to make the job a lot easier. The wax prevents the clay from sticking to the shovel, and stops rust from forming.
When choosing plants, pick those that produce a high yield. Frequently, a hybrid that is able to deal with extreme temperatures will bring higher yields than the more traditional variety of a plant.
Do not plant perennials that are prone to snail infestation. These mollusks are capable of consuming an entire garden full of flowers in a single night. These pests are particularly fond of young perennials and those varieties with leaves that are tender, smooth, and thin. There are some perennials that do not appeal to slugs, such as those with leaves that are hairy and tough with a bad taste. Some of examples of these are achillea, heuchera, campanula, helleborus, and euphorbia.
Healthy Plants
Select plant varieties capable of producing large yields. A plant that is resistant to disease, or one that is tolerant of extreme weather, will deliver a higher yield.
A garden with a foundation of healthy soil is the best defense against pests. If you are producing healthy plants, they will be stronger and better able to resist bugs and diseases. To increase your garden's likelihood of producing strong and healthy plants, use high-quality soil containing minuscule amounts of chemicals, which will eventually collect salts.
If you start to notice some powdery mildew growing on your plants, there is no need to waste money on expensive chemicals. The best solution is mixing baking soda, a drop of liquid dish detergent and water together in a spray bottle. Spray this solution on plants once weekly until the mildew is gone. Baking soda is safe for use on your plants and is a gentle, but effective way to care for your plants.
Whenever you are planting a veggie garden, it is vital that you place them in a location where sun shines down on them for six or more hours per day. Proper sunlight is a prerequisite for proper growth. Some flowers also need six hours of daily direct sun in order to grow and blossom well.
Make garden tools do double duty as handy makeshift rulers. You can use shovels or rakes as measuring sticks. Just lay your tool down on the floor then lay a yardstick beside the handle. Next, use a Sharpie to accurately label the distance between each one. Next time you work in the garden, you can have a larger ruler with you!
Research, hard work, and some dedication are the main requirements. When you see your garden flourish, you will feel a satisfying sense of accomplishment.