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    When you first start reading about gardening, the whirlwind of information can make you just want to stop and do something else, but if you stick with it, you'll find that it's not a difficult skill to learn. Since you've found this article, you can become more informed about gardening so you may become a better gardener.
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    Certain houseplants may need to be repotted, while other plants do not respond well when their roots are disturbed. To check which plants need to be re-potted, turn them upside down and tap on the pot until the plant falls out. If a lot of roots are visible, use a new pot. However, if you see few to no roots, you can leave the plant in its current pot.

    If the soil in your garden has a high concentration of alkaline, try mixing some coffee grounds into your garden's soil. This affordable trick will give back the acid that your dirt requires. When you can eliminate excess alkaline from the soil, it makes what you are growing much healthier. This means your veggies will taste better, and your flowers will be more vibrant than ever.

    In the hottest time of the day, most vegetables are less firm; even the act of harvesting the veggies may cause bruising. For vegetables growing on vines, cut them carefully rather than twisting them off to avoid damage to the plant.

    Garden for fall colors. This might not be the reason why. The autumn season can be one of the best growing seasons and is certainly the most colorful. You can find beautiful maple and beech trees in many different fall colors. Barberry, conaneaster and hydrangea are all wonderful choices in shrubs.

    You do not need store-bought chemical treatments for plant mildew. Mix a solution of baking soda, water, and a tiny bit of dishwashing liquid. Once a week, spray this on plants to eliminate the mildew. This solution is perfectly safe for your plants and gently treats mildew in a short amount of time.

    Think about starting your peas indoors rather than planting them directly in the garden. The seeds will grow better in your home if planted there first. This will also make the seedlings hardier, which will help them resist diseases and pests. After the seedlings get mature enough, transplant them to your outdoor garden.

    Gardening can be hard on your knees. Not everyone has the ability to remain standing in a bent position for an extended time. You can get to your plants without straining your back if you kneel in your working area. You can get a knee pad to place on the ground to kneel on so that you do not feel pain in your knees.

    A useful gardening tip is to use vinegar and rubbing alcohol to remove salt deposits from clay pots. Plants potted in clay pots can accrue salt deposits over time and become quite unsightly. Combine equal parts water, rubbing alcohol and white vinegar and spray that on the pot. The next step is getting your plastic cleaning brush and scrubbing it while you see the salt deposits disappear. Rinse well and let air dry before replanting in it.

    As was mentioned previously, all you really need is a bit of understanding the basics to see that gardening is not as hard as it seems. After you take the time to educate yourself about all the ins and outs of what it takes to be a great gardener, you will can look forward to success in all your gardening endeavors.

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