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  #1 Peyton Bonde on 04 Jun 12

   

  Consider gardening as a hobby with many benefits and rewards. No matter whether you keep a garden for food or merely for decoration, the sense of accomplishment you get from taking care of plants is like nothing else. This article can lend you a helping hand, and give you important pointers about gardening and growing things.
  
  A vegetable garden requires some paperwork. List all the veggies you would like to grow, then detail out your garden plans on paper, with diagrams of what plants will be located where. Be sure to keep in mind the size that the plants are going to reach and how much moisture and sunlight they are going to need to thrive.
  
  A good green garden should start from seeds and not plants. Planting seeds is the most eco-friendly way to start a new garden. It's better for your garden, in particular, because transplants have high failure rates; whereas, sprouting a seed and growing a plant in the same conditions is better. Additionally, it's better for the environment, because the plastic pots used by most greenhouses are generally not recycled and are cluttering landfills.
  
  Take the time to place organic mulch in the area around your vegetable plants. The mulch will help keep the soil moist for longer periods of time. It also keeps weeds from growing. This can prevent you from having to constantly pull weeds.
  
  In a tiny garden, try planting a small fruit tree. Many areas only allow for small gardens, and that is where dwarf fruit trees fit in best. These trees start to bear fruit three to five years after planting, and produce full size fruit. Keep dormant trees abundantly watered after planting in the early spring.
  
  Draw up a planting calendar to plan your gardening efforts. This will tell you what you need to plant each season. It can aid you in preparing ahead of time, as it will tell you what you could buy and when it is best to buy it. Your planting calendar could be written on paper, or you can also have a computer program to make one.
  
  Make sure to lay the sod properly. Be sure to get your soil prepared before you start laying the new sod. Do some weeding if necessary, then break the soil until it is no longer packed. Using a light but firm touch, compact the soil until it is flat. The soil should be adequately moistened. Avoid laying your sod in straight rows with all of the seams lining up. Instead, stagger the rows for a more pleasing visual effect. Cut away extra sod and save it to fill in gaps you may create later. Once it is in place, the sod requires frequent watering for at least two weeks. This is usually the amount of time it takes for the sod to grow roots, making it ready to grow seamlessly into place.
  
  Digging in clay soil with a shovel can be very difficult. The clay isn't easy to work with and will adhere to the shovel, which only makes the problem worse. Simplify the process by putting a bit of wax onto the shovel. The clay won't stick then. By waxing the shovel head, the clay will not be able to adhere to the surface.
  
  Cut some roots to make new plants. Cut the roots during the winter because they are dormant at this time. Use a knife to take the longest and thickest roots away from the plant. Separate the roots into cuts of about 2 inches each. Fill up a seed tray containing a mixture of grit and moist peat, then place the root cuttings right on top of the surface. Cover this with a layer of planting soil. Leave them in a cool area and in a month you'll have new seedlings. Place the seedlings in pots until they have matured enough to be outside.
  
  Plant things that will give you color for the fall. It's not necessary to think this way, however. The autumn season can be one of the best growing seasons and is certainly the most colorful. Maple, beech, and dogwood display colors ranging from dark crimson to light yellow. Also, when considering shrubs, try using cotoneaster, hydrangea, or barberry.
  
  As previously mentioned, becoming a skilled gardener is not difficult as long as you know what to do. With just a little good information, you can find out all you need to know regarding gardening, and making your space a masterpiece.
  
  
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  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Consider gardening as a hobby with many benefits and rewards. No matter whether you keep a garden for food or merely for decoration, the sense of accomplishment you get from taking care of plants is like nothing else. This article can lend you a helping hand, and give you important pointers about gardening and growing things.<br /><br />A vegetable garden requires some paperwork. List all the veggies you would like to grow, then detail out your garden plans on paper, with diagrams of what plants will be located where. Be sure to keep in mind the size that the plants are going to reach and how much moisture and sunlight they are going to need to thrive.<br /><br />A good green garden should start from seeds and not plants. Planting seeds is the most eco-friendly way to start a new garden. It's better for your garden, in particular, because transplants have high failure rates; whereas, sprouting a seed and growing a plant in the same conditions is better. Additionally, it's better for the environment, because the plastic pots used by most greenhouses are generally not recycled and are cluttering landfills.<br /><br />Take the time to place organic mulch in the area around your vegetable plants. The mulch will help keep the soil moist for longer periods of time. It also keeps weeds from growing. This can prevent you from having to constantly pull weeds.<br /><br />In a tiny garden, try planting a small fruit tree. Many areas only allow for small gardens, and that is where dwarf fruit trees fit in best. These trees start to bear fruit three to five years after planting, and produce full size fruit. Keep dormant trees abundantly watered after planting in the early spring.<br /><br />Draw up a planting calendar to plan your gardening efforts. This will tell you what you need to plant each season. It can aid you in preparing ahead of time, as it will tell you what you could buy and when it is best to buy it. Your planting calendar could be written on paper, or you can also have a computer program to make one.<br /><br />Make sure to lay the sod properly. Be sure to get your soil prepared before you start laying the new sod. Do some weeding if necessary, then break the soil until it is no longer packed. Using a light but firm touch, compact the soil until it is flat. The soil should be adequately moistened. Avoid laying your sod in straight rows with all of the seams lining up. Instead, stagger the rows for a more pleasing visual effect. Cut away extra sod and save it to fill in gaps you may create later. Once it is in place, the sod requires frequent watering for at least two weeks. This is usually the amount of time it takes for the sod to grow roots, making it ready to grow seamlessly into place.<br /><br />Digging in clay soil with a shovel can be very difficult. The clay isn't easy to work with and will adhere to the shovel, which only makes the problem worse. Simplify the process by putting a bit of wax onto the shovel. The clay won't stick then. By waxing the shovel head, the clay will not be able to adhere to the surface.<br /><br />Cut some roots to make new plants. Cut the roots during the winter because they are dormant at this time. Use a knife to take the longest and thickest roots away from the plant. Separate the roots into cuts of about 2 inches each. Fill up a seed tray containing a mixture of grit and moist peat, then place the root cuttings right on top of the surface. Cover this with a layer of planting soil. Leave them in a cool area and in a month you'll have new seedlings. Place the seedlings in pots until they have matured enough to be outside.<br /><br />Plant things that will give you color for the fall. It's not necessary to think this way, however. The autumn season can be one of the best growing seasons and is certainly the most colorful. Maple, beech, and dogwood display colors ranging from dark crimson to light yellow. Also, when considering shrubs, try using cotoneaster, hydrangea, or barberry.<br /><br />As previously mentioned, becoming a skilled gardener is not difficult as long as you know what to do. With just a little good information, you can find out all you need to know regarding gardening, and making your space a masterpiece.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://backyardbirdretreats.com/http---www.backyardbird-retreats.com-Bird-Baths---Water-Features" rel="nofollow">backyard bird houses</a>, <a href="https://backyardbirdretreats.com/" rel="nofollow">backyard bird shop</a></div>

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