You may feel that the subject of horticulture is a bit daunting, but the truth is that you will have no problem learning all of the information and skills necessary to succeed. With the tips you have just read through you should now have a better idea and feel a little more confident when you think about horticulture. Work your way through them and before you know it you'll be a great gardener.
Sod should be laid correctly. Make sure you prepare your soil before you lay any sod down. Remove any weeds, and break the soil up into a fine tilth. Compact the soil lightly and firmly, and be sure to create a flat surface. Afterward, you want to make sure the soil is moistened. Sod should be placed in rows that are staggered, where the joints connect to offset each other. Compact the sod down so you form a flat and even surface, then fill in any crevices within the sod by using some soil. Water your sod daily for a fortnight, which is enough time for it to root and be able to withstand foot traffic.
Clay soil is hard and will also stick to a shovel, making it difficult to work with. Rubbing wax on the shovel prior to digging can kick this challenge to the curb. You will be able to work with the clay more easily, and it will not stick to your shovel.
Higher Yield
Choose the varieties of plants that will produce a higher yield. Many times, a cold-tolerant or disease-resistant hybrid can have a higher yield versus traditional ones.
Cover fences and walls with climbing plants. Plants that grow as climbers are quite versatile, helping you hide ugly walls or fences, many times within only one season of growth. They also work to cover up old, and possibly dead, vegetation. Some may need to be attached to a support, and others will attach themselves to any surface using their twining stems or tendrils. Honeysuckle and jasmine are very beautiful varieties of such climbers.
When gardening in the fall, you need to be watching for stink bugs. These bugs like to eat beans, peppers, tomatoes, and many kinds of fruits. If not taken care of, these pests can damage the garden, so take steps to cut down their population.
Mint is a very tasty herb that has a tendency to run wild in the garden if not kept in check. You can slow their growth rate by planting them in a garden container or large pot instead. You can even plant the container in the ground. That way, the roots won't be able to escape the container, and the plant won't overrun your garden.
Good tools for the gardener include a wheelbarrow and a kneeling stool. Get a portable stool if you want to garden comfortably without damaging your knees. Because horticulture means transporting a lot of heavy things, a wheelbarrow will also come in handy.
Now that wasn't as terrible as you thought it would be, right? There is all kinds of information available to the avid gardener. Sometimes you need a clue, so you can begin and jump right in. Hopefully, the tips above have provided you with all the information that you need.