Creating A Garden The Whole Family Can Enjoy

A garden really has a deeper meaning than just being a bunch of different kinds of plants put together. It is more than just an activity for the green-thumbed hobbyist. It is an activity which offers the gardener opportunities for achieving serenity and gaining a greater appreciation of life. The effects can be profound if you’re good at it.

Take the proper approach to laying sod. Before you lay the sod, the soil has to be prepared. Do some weeding if necessary, then break the soil until it is no longer packed. Next, you want to make the soil compacted by applying light but firm pressure. Make sure the soil creates a flat surface. Moisten the soil thoroughly. The sod should be laid in staggered rows, with the joints offset from one another. After the sod is in place, go over the surface to ensure everything is level. Use loose soil to fill in any gaps between seams. Water the sod for two weeks and then you can safely walk on it as it will have had time to properly root.

Select plants that produce a relatively high yield. In most circumstances, a cold-tolerant or disease-resistant hybrid will have a higher yield when compared to a more traditional variety.

Think about planting your seeds in indoor pots and then transplanting them to your garden once they become seedlings. By allowing them to sprout first, you are increasing the odds of a seedling reaching maturity. This also enables you to close gaps between planting cycles. Your next crop of seedlings will be started and ready to be planted immediately after you remove your last crop from the garden.

Place a two inch layer of organic mulch at the base of your tall vegetable plants. The mulch will help keep the dirt around the plants more moist. It can also prevent weeds from growing. You will benefit by not having to spend so much time fighting weed growth.

Apply the tips from above to bring new life to your garden. When your plants are blooming and alive, you will be so glad you did. If you allow it, gardening will change your life. So get started!