No time is better than the present. You may have questions, but don’t worry, this article can help. Below are some expert tips to get you moving with the aspirations you have to become a green thumb.
Clay soil can be very hard to work with, and you will often find that it sticks to the shovel. Try applying a coat of wax onto your spade prior to working with clay soil, and then buff the spade head with a cloth. This causes the clay to slide rather than stick, and prevents rust as a side effect.
A handy trick is to turn the handle on a tool that you use often into a makeshift ruler. Larger handled tools like rakes, hoes, and shovels make great measuring sticks. Measure the handles with a tape measure laid out in the floor. You can label distances using a permanent marker. The next time you find yourself in your garden, you will have one large ruler right at your fingertips.
Do not spend your money on chemicals to fight mildew. Put a little baking soda and some dish soap in water. Spray this mixture on your plants weekly until the mildew is gone. Baking soda treats the mildew effectively and gently and it won’t damage your plants.
Protect your deciduous shrubs which are tender. If the temperature drops below 50 degrees, you should consider protecting them, especially if they do best in warm environments. Join them together at the top, and use a blanket or old sheet to cover them. This is a much better method, instead of putting the plastic wrap around the plant. It allows proper air circulation that can prevent rotting.
Fall edibles are a wonderful addition to your garden. If you want to find an interesting container for your lettuce or kale, try a pumpkin! Clean out the pumpkin just like you would if you were making a jack o’lantern. Spray Wilt-Pruf inside the pumpkin and along its edges so that the pumpkin won’t rot. You can start planting now.
After reading this article, you should be well on your way to growing a fantastic garden. It is amazing how much you can learn, even after thinking that you were pretty knowledgeable. The tips in the article should have set you on the right path to having a great garden and growing like the professionals.
