Tending a garden is a relaxing past-time that can also serve as therapy. When it comes to gardening there are some basic “need to know” things such as: knowing your soils, which equipment to use and the time frame for planting your seeds. You will be provided tips and tricks to help you learn how to garden.
Put sod down the right way. Before the sod can be laid, you should prepare the soil. Weeds should be removed, and you should break up the soil into a tilth. Lightly, but firmly compact the soil, making sure it is flat. Moisten the soil thoroughly. Lay the sod in straight rows, ensuring the seams meet perfectly. Cut away extra sod and save it to fill in gaps you may create later. Keep the sod moist and avoid walking on it until it is well-rooted, usually two to three weeks.
Bulbs will give you wonderful flowers that you can enjoy in early spring and right through the summer. Bulbs are generally very simple to grow and hearty, as well; they will continue to grow for years. Plant bulbs that will bloom at various intervals to ensure beautiful flowers are growing in your garden all year long.
It is possible to use natural materials as well as other plants to help keep pests away from your garden. For example, if you plant onions or marigolds along the edges of your vegetable garden, you can ward off slugs. You can also prevent insect pests by using wood ash like mulch around your trees and shrubs. These are methods you can use to get rid of the need to use pesticides.
A quality garden must be grown from seeds. As a green-friendly gardener, you always want to use seeds to start your new plot. The plastics used in nurseries are rarely recycled and ends up in landfills, so it is best to start with the seeds or buy from nurseries who use organic materials in packaging their plants.
Now that you have read this article, you know why organic gardening is such a fun activity. Taking care of a garden is a fun and relaxing experience. If you remember these tips the next time you are in the garden, you will be much more successful.
