1. Garden Woes? Use This Helpful Information To Improve It!
Find out more about creating a great garden. You can determine what you need, so that you
don't waste time and money on equipment you don't need, or the wrong kinds of seeds.
Start your plants in containers, and then transplant the seedlings into the garden later on.
This raises the chances of the plants growing until adulthood. In addition, it lets you tighten
the time in between plantings. Your seedlings will be ready to be planted when you remove
your old mature plants.
A good way to add to the compost pile is putting your organic materials in a plastic garbage
bag. This is best done in autumn after you rake up all the leaves in your backyard. Bag the
leaves, then store them in a warm location. Come spring time, you will be ready to compost
the leaves, which creates ready-made soil.
Take extra care of any fragile shrubs that are known to drop their leaves in the autumn.
Shrubs that are planted in containers are especially susceptible to frost and must be carefully
protected. Tie these canes at the top, and place a blanket over it. This method is superior to
covering plants in plastic, because air can freely circulate, which prevents rotting.
Use smarts when watering your garden. Instead of watering each individual plant with a can
or hose, utilize a soaker hose, which can water all the plants at once. Use low water pressure
for your hose so that you do not cause harm to the tender members of your garden. Let it
water your garden for a few hours, so you're available to do other stuff.
When you decide to add vegetables into your garden space, be aware that they must be
placed where they will receive direct sunlight for a minimum of six hours daily. Most
vegetables need at least that much sun for optimal growth speed. This is true for flowers as
well.
The handles of your tools can double as clever rulers. Large handled tools like rakes, hoes or
shovels may be used like measuring sticks. Place the handles on the floor, then set a
measuring tape alongside them. Have a marker handy, and mark the distance with it. This
will allow you to have a ruler at your fingertips when you are working out in the garden.
If you are planning on growing peas, start them indoors before putting them outdoors in your
garden. The seeds will grow better in your home if planted there first. They will also be
stronger, and better equipped to resist disease and insects. You will be able to transfer the
seedlings outdoors after they become better established.
petunia wave You don't have to plant just for spring and summer. Consider what are often
beautiful colors in the fall. However, you can still maintain your gardening hobby throughout
the fall months. The autumn season can be one of the best growing seasons and is certainly

2. the most colorful. Maple, Beech and Dogwood trees are available in a number of fall colors,
varying from bright yellow to rich crimson. Barberry, conaneaster and hydrangea are all
wonderful choices in shrubs.
Use the advice given to you and turn your garden into a wonderland. The joy of watching
your plants grow and blossom will make you happy to have tried. Garden can completely
change your life if you allow it to, so start today.