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The Joy Of Gardening |
By:
Dana Goldberg |
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The beautiful flowers, plants and trees in a garden increase the
look and feel of the surroundings. But remember that all the
plants want different care in different seasons and the need of
all the plants is different. To increase the beauty of a garden
we should be careful about them.
There is a difference between indoor plants and outdoor plants.
So, one should know that the indoor houseplants and hanging
baskets won't need as much water in winters as they require in
summers as compared to the outdoor plants, so only water when
the soil is dry three inches under the surface. To prevent
plants from becoming huge, limit them to one light feeding of
fertilizer a month.
Watch your houseplants for insects. Check plants regularly for
yellowing or discolored leaves. This condition is usually caused
by over watering, but it could also indicate insects. Deformed
plants and sticky deposits on leaves and stems could also be
caused by insects. If you find insects, remove the plant to
another area and treat the problem. There are numerous types of
insects and other animals that can spell disaster for your
plants. However, there are others that are essential for them to
keep them healthy. Bees are vital for pollinating flowers and
you should not kill them all.
A garden will look beautiful if it is clean, so we have to be
very careful about the cleanliness. Keeping your gardens clean
and free of debris and dead plants will help prevent insects and
diseases in your garden. Pull up summer annuals and remove dead
foliage from perennials. Keep the leaves raked and chop them up
to add to the compost pile. Continue to water and turn your
compost pile regularly when possible. Turn the soil in beds that
don't contain plants to expose weed seeds and soil-borne insects
to weather and birds.
It is also essential to clean up your garden tools. Clean, sharp
tools make you work easier Remove dirt and debris and oil wooden
handles to help preserve them. Sharpen blades so your tools will
be ready in the spring. If you take care of your plants and pay
them the attention they deserve then your garden will give you
many years of happiness. The hard work and effort you put in
will be rewarded by the beauty of the plants in your garden.
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