You only need to learn them and implement them.
Your soil needs to be of good quality before you start a garden. Many nurseries offer a soil analysis service, which will tell you what nutrients your soil is lacking and what you can do about it. A Cooperative Extension office can provide you with this service, saving you learning on your own by trial and error.
Clay soil can be very hard to work with, as it is sticky and compact. To make working in clay easier, apply some car wax or floor wax to the head of the shovel and buff. The clay will slide off of its surface while keeping the end from getting rusty.
Use both annuals and biennials to add a splash of color to your flower garden. You can fill any spaces between shrubs or perennials. Notable varieties include cosmos, sunflowers, petunia, petunia, marigold and sunflower.
Before you plant seeds, pre-soak them for a night somewhere dark. Soak the seeds by placing them in a container where they are covered with water. This will keep your seeds hydrated and give you a little head start with your growing. This improves the chances of successful plant development.
Most vegetables that can be grown need that much sun exposure to grow properly. Some flowers need the same requirement for growth.
Do you love fresh mint leaves but hate how they quickly grow to take over your entire garden? You can slow their growth rate by planting them in a garden container or super-sized bowl. You can plant the container into the soil if you want to, but the container will restrict the roots, and keep the plant from taking over your garden!
If growing vegetables, make sure they are in a location in your garden where they will be exposed daily to at least six hours of the sun. Most vegetables need at least that much sun for optimal growth speed. This is true of some flowers.
If you are new to horticulture, it is vital that you follow the instructions when it comes to your chemicals and tools. If you fail to do this, you could cause unnecessary skin irritations, which are very painful. Keep your health intact and always follow instructions.
You may want to think about adding evergreen plants that yield berries planted in your yard space. Some plants provide color during the winter like the Winterberry, and American Holly, the Winterberry and the Common Snowberry.
Before you plant a garden you should plan it out. Having a planting plan will help you correctly identify the young plants once they start to sprout. In addition, your small plants or groups of plants that are limited in number won’t become lost if you have a large garden.
Chamomile tea is a fungus problem within your garden.
Using plants that all grow the same length or height result in a flat and uniform looking bed.
Invest in a quality wheelbarrow and a kneeling stool if gardening work is going to happen often. Gardening can be very tough on the knees as you spend much time leaning near the ground, so a portable stool can make all the difference to your comfort. Gardening also usually requires that you transport heavy loads, such as dirt or mulch, and a wheelbarrow will make this much easier to do.
Anyone may plant gardens, but only those who are knowledgeable can get more out of their planted crops. It is important to put these organic tips to good use.