{"id":3368,"date":"2012-07-19T14:03:03","date_gmt":"2012-07-19T14:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/containergardeningexpert.com\/articles\/?p=3368"},"modified":"2012-07-19T14:03:04","modified_gmt":"2012-07-19T14:03:04","slug":"i-thought-i-recognized-it-all-about-gardening-until-i-read-these-articles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/containergardeningexpert.com\/articles\/i-thought-i-recognized-it-all-about-gardening-until-i-read-these-articles\/","title":{"rendered":"I Thought I Recognized It All About Gardening Until I Read These Articles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your home and garden are usually the two most important locations you deal with on a daily basis. Of the two, most will say it is actually harder to maintain proper gardening techniques and create a beautiful scene. It may be harder to some, but that is only because they are not following these simple words of advice that are discussed here.<\/p>\n<p> If you can&#8217;t get mulch for your soil, use wet newspapers. Damp newspapers around the base of your plants will help hold moisture in the ground and protect your plants&#8217; root systems from heat and sunlight. Newspaper is biodegradable, so it will eventually degrade and actually add more nutrients to your soil.<\/p>\n<p> Do not kill the spiders in your garden. Spiders prey on other insects and can keep unwanted bugs under control. They are a natural source of control for common garden pests. When you see a spider, you should leave him alone to do its job. This will reduce your need for insecticides in your garden.<\/p>\n<p> Roses can be difficult to grow in the best of conditions. Increase your chances for success by choosing the right rose for your climate. If your area has harsh winter conditions look for a rose with thicker petals. Mildew resistant varieties are ideal for humid areas and heat tolerant roses will do best in arid areas.<\/p>\n<p> Make your own compost ahead of time rather than purchasing it. Adding compost to your garden gives your plants a needed boost to grow successfully. Begin saving your grass cuttings, raked up leaves, egg shells, and skin from fruits and vegetables in a sturdy bin 6 months prior to your gardening season. Your compost will then be ready to mix in with your dirt on planting day.<\/p>\n<p> Mulching around your plants is a great water saving tip. You can use purchased mulch, but it is easy to make your own from what you find in your yard. Use fallen leaves, pine cones, sticks, and tree bark, and lay them out heavily around your plants on the dirt so that water does not evaporate so easily after you water.<\/p>\n<p> Repel leaf-eating insects with chili pepper. If your plants&#8217; foliage is being ravaged by hungry insects, add one tablespoon of red chili pepper or hot mustard to one quart of water in a spray bottle. Spray the foliage evenly, making sure to get the undersides of the leaves too. One taste of this spicy spray will send bugs on their way.<\/p>\n<p> A great tip to consider when gardening is to make the best use out of space available to you. There are many places you could start a potted garden that get plenty of sunlight and are safe from animals. An example would be to be creative and ask your employer or landlord if you can start a tomato garden on the roof of your building.<\/p>\n<p> Find out what USDA Zone you live in so you can pick the proper plants for growing in your area. Make a diagram of what you intend to plant and take time choosing the right spot for your garden. A little planning beforehand will save you time, money, and frustration.<\/p>\n<p> As you have seen in the above tips, there is a lot of knowledge you can acquire before starting to grow your own garden and it is this knowledge that can help you. Do everything you must, in order to figure out what will work for you, in regards to your gardening needs.<\/p>\n<p> Beside creating articles about Gardening, Nenita Haren also gives advice about <a href=\"http:\/\/gartenwerkzeugde.com\/category\/gartenwerkzeug-gardena\">gartenwerkzeug gardena<\/a>\u00a0 on her blogs. To know more about <a href=\"http:\/\/gartenwerkzeugde.com\">gartenwerkzeug<\/a>, visit www.gartenwerkzeugde.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your home and garden are usually the two most important locations you deal with on a daily basis. Of the two, most will say it is actually harder to maintain proper gardening techniques and create a beautiful scene. 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