mercredi 12 février 2014

Learning The Tricks Of The Gardening Trade

By Johnathan Black


If you enjoy being outdoors, doing things with your hands, and having a real, tangible result for your work, gardening may be the perfect hobby for you. Gardening not only improves the look of your house and provides fruits and vegetables, but it also improves your own stress level. Read on for some tips!

A good tip of what to plant in the garden is to plant high-value crops. Value is a subjective term but plant the things that are most costly to buy as long as they are suited to the climate. The whole garden does not have to be devoted to this, but if an area is earmarked for this type of crop, it can save money in the coming season when prices are sky high for certain crops.

Avoid chemicals for pest control. Chemicals are effective but can also damage your plants. You should look for natural methods instead. For instance, you can buy jars of ladybugs and release them on your plants. Ladybugs are natural predators for a variety of smaller insects that eat flowers and other plants.

Take the time to know your soil. Get it analysed. This will let you know what is in your soil and in what areas the soil may be deficient. You can then buy the missing nutrients to add into your soil which will help maximize your crops! Many local universities that have agriculture departments have the ability to test your soil for a small fee.

If you want to grow roses, you should look into the different species. If you are a beginner, select a kind of rose that does not require a lot of maintenance. You can also get into competitions with extremely delicate roses. Make sure you choose roses that are adapted to your skills and experience.

You can use natural materials or other plants in your garden to keep away pests. For example, slugs can be deterred by the presence of marigolds or onions. Another way to get rid of pests is to spread wood ash at ground level around shrubs and tree plantings. Using methods like these eliminates the need for chemical pesticides, which can be harsh or even harmful.

As you read earlier in the article, gardening has a diverse set of benefits that make it a great hobby, from improving property value to putting delicious and healthy food on your table. If this sounds like a good way to spend your time, apply the tips from this article and start your own garden!




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