<br /><br />Not Sure How To Go About Gardening? These Tips Can Help! - 0 views
started by Taj Andreassen on 17 Aug 12
started by Taj Andreassen on 17 Aug 12
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We do have a preference for taking care of things on our end, even though you can certainly talk to experts on the subject. Sure, call us do-it-yourself people because that is our preferred method of operation.
Nevertheless, you are about to read and learn more, and then you can explore those points and strategies that apply to your situation the most.
We all proceed at a pace that is comfortable for us, and you will have the best results that way, anyway.
Gardening is considered by many to be a therapeutic and relaxing hobby. Without the right information, though, it can be confusing. Gardeners have to know not only how to do the actual gardening, but what tools and equipment are most useful. In this article, you can learn some key things when it comes to gardening.
To keep dogs from disturbing your garden, spray some old aftershave, cologne, perfume or other strongly-scented products in the dirt or grass surrounding it. This will work to mask any scent that is attracting dogs, and will make the garden a much less interesting place to for dogs to be.
Slug-proof your garden with smart perennial choices. Snails and slugs are garden nightmares, and only need a single evening to obliterate a plant. Certain perennials that don't have tough leaves are especially tasty to snails and slugs. Perennials that are unappetizing in taste, or that have hardened and hairy leaves, are not a favorite of slugs or snails. Some of these plants include achillea, campanula, euphorbia, hellaborus, and heuchera.
Be an ecological friendly gardener and use rainwater for your plants. You can collect the rainwater with a bucket or any other opened container. This is an all natural, water bill lowering method to water your plants. This will help you save your money and keep an all natural garden.
Many times when digging in clay soil the clay will adhere to the shovel, which will make it much harder to dig. One way to get around this problem is to coat the shovel with wax. Use a clean cloth to spread the wax evenly. This will keep the soil from sticking, and prevent rusting of the tool.
Interested in using Mother Nature to keep pests at bay the natural way? For example, planting a border consisting of marigolds or onions can repel slugs. Wood ash also makes a great insect deterrent; simply use it as mulch around your shrub and tree seedlings. Natural materials and plants can be just as effective as chemical pesticides at keeping unwanted visitors out of your garden!
You can use the wooden handles of your tools as measurement sticks. Larger handled tools like rakes, hoes, and shovels make great measuring sticks. Lay the handles on the floor, then run the measuring tape down next to them. Mark your distances with a permanent marker. Now, the next time you do work in the garden, you'll actually have a ruler at your fingertips.
Bees can help your garden because of their pollinating skills. However there are some forms of bees, like carpenter bees, that can harm your garden. Overall, most bees will help you, so it is best if you leave them alone.
It just requires doing research, working a lot outside, and having a lot of patience. However, while you watch something grow that you planted, the satisfaction will make it worthwhile.