
There’s no better time than now! It can be confusing trying to figure out what to do and where to start, but don’t worry, the following article will help you out. Listed below is some very valuable advice that will help tint your thumb green, and bring you horticulture success.
Make sure to lay the sod properly. Start by preparing your soil with care. Remove weeds and break your soil until all the clumps are gone. Make sure your soil is flat and compacted. Now make sure the soil is thoroughly dampened. You want the sod laid down in staggered rows, and the joints to be offset from each other. Pat your sod to form an even and flat surface, fill any gaps with some soil. Water the sod everyday for the first two weeks until the roots grow enough.
Clay soil can be very hard to work with, and you will often find that it sticks to the shovel. To ease the digging, apply some car wax or floor wax to the head of the shovel and buff. This will both make the clay fall off of the surface, and prevent the surface from rusting.
Plant perennials that are resistant to slug and snail infestations. These creatures can wreak havoc on a garden in a short time. These pests are especially attracted to tender sprouts and to delicate, soft leaves. Some perennials are not preferred meals for snails and slugs, especially if their foliage is hairy and tough, or tastes bad. These varieties include achillea, helleborus, heuchera, euphorbia, and campanula.
Flower Bed
Use both biennials and annuals to add color to your flower bed. These fast growing flowers let you change how your flower bed looks season to season. These kinds of flowers are also excellent for filling in gaps between shrubs and perennials in sunny areas. Some plants to get you started include petunia, marigold, sunflower, rudbekcia, and cosmos.
Bulbs will give you wonderful flowers that you can enjoy in early spring and right through the summer. These are hearty choices, choices that will reward you for years despite the little effort that is involved in their care. Choose from the variety of bulbs that bloom at various times of the growing season for a garden of color all spring and summer long.
Now you are much more prepared when it comes to horticulture. If you think that you were ready before, you should see yourself now. Hopefully, the tips that were provided gave you some pointers that will help you get started with your gardening adventures so that you can begin growing like a pro.