Garden Care: hoeing and weeding
Hoeing and weeding
If you want a beautiful garden, it proved necessary to recognize that there are a number of tasks to be carried out.
One Regular weeding is correct, since weeds are a constant threat.
Is constantly compete for land space as well as also water and soil nutrients.
If the plants are small, they can seriously harm them, even to death.
To control weeds, there is no easy solution.
All you have to do is follow a series of tasks, trying them out regularly.
For example: In preparing the ground, you have to remove any weed roots.
This is very important if you are planting a flower bed, you will not touch for many years. In some cases, if the place is carpeted with grasses, probably some would need to use a herbicide, but, being very present to follow the instructions carefully.
One Regular weeding is correct, since weeds are a constant threat.
Is constantly compete for land space as well as also water and soil nutrients.
If the plants are small, they can seriously harm them, even to death.
To control weeds, there is no easy solution.
All you have to do is follow a series of tasks, trying them out regularly.
For example: In preparing the ground, you have to remove any weed roots.
This is very important if you are planting a flower bed, you will not touch for many years. In some cases, if the place is carpeted with grasses, probably some would need to use a herbicide, but, being very present to follow the instructions carefully.
Seasonal flowers:
Replaces verano1.-flowers spring flowers for something else that provide color throughout the summer and petunias, dahlias, bluebells, carnations, geraniums, joys, verbenas and zinnias. Set them according to size, the highest ever behind.
2.-In the case of the bulbs when the leaves are dry, cut them to the ground. Let buried daffodils, lilies, crocus, fritillaries and allium tulips and hyacinths but digs. Wait bulbs lose all moisture, sacúdeles earth, and wrapped in newspaper in a dark, dry place to store them next season.
Removing weeds
Although
we have removed all the weeds to prepare the soil, surely others will
appear among our plants. One solution may be hoeing the ground, a task
that must be carried out regularly, is the only way to maintain control
these weeds.
Now in hands without practice, a hoe, may be more harmful than beneficial. Therefore do not have to get too close to the stems of plants and dig never more than 3 cm. soil. Whenever possible, remove the weeds with your hands.
Now in hands without practice, a hoe, may be more harmful than beneficial. Therefore do not have to get too close to the stems of plants and dig never more than 3 cm. soil. Whenever possible, remove the weeds with your hands.
Herbicides
To control weeds, you can use chemicals, they play an important role in the garden.But, must be handled with great caution, because these do not distinguish between plants and weeds.
Currently there are very good products that eliminate the annoying weeds.
Read the instructions carefully, take the proper precautions indicated and do not forget to mark any container that you use with this chemical.
Put a clear tagline that says "HERBICIDE".
Know that the only safe way for your plants, when to remove weeds, is to do with your hands or using, carefully, a hoe. Also the use of mulch.
Using Mulch.
Is beneficial to use a layer of organic matter on the soil around the plant stems.
Here are some advantages:
- During the dry summer days the soil is kept moist.
- It enriches the soil.
- In winter the cold does not penetrate the soil.
Suitable materials for use as mulch are:
- Wet peat
- Decomposed manure.
- Land of leaves.
- Garden compost.
- Biohumus.
- Mushroom compost.
- Shredded bark.
The right time to do this is in the spring.
For best success, it is appropriate to prepare the ground before.
You must remove the waste, weeds, and dead leaves.
If the soil is dry, moisten.
If not already done, use a fertilizer, and move the earth a little.
Now you can start putting the mulch:
Spread a layer of no more than 8 cm. around the stems without the tap.
In autumn you can mix, briefly, with the ground with the help of a fork.
Here are some advantages:
- During the dry summer days the soil is kept moist.
- It enriches the soil.
- In winter the cold does not penetrate the soil.
Suitable materials for use as mulch are:
- Wet peat
- Decomposed manure.
- Land of leaves.
- Garden compost.
- Biohumus.
- Mushroom compost.
- Shredded bark.
The right time to do this is in the spring.
For best success, it is appropriate to prepare the ground before.
You must remove the waste, weeds, and dead leaves.
If the soil is dry, moisten.
If not already done, use a fertilizer, and move the earth a little.
Now you can start putting the mulch:
Spread a layer of no more than 8 cm. around the stems without the tap.
In autumn you can mix, briefly, with the ground with the help of a fork.
Lawn Maintenance
Having grass in the garden is a blessing because it gives off the cool grass in times of heat is unmatched, and can help reduce some degree summer temperatures around. But in summer, it is necessary to do more frequent watering and mowing more often.Attention to two very common mistakes!
"What good shortie short step mower and so fewer times" ERROR! The lawn needs protection against root intensity of sunlight in summer, so you should leave it a little longer "mane".
"The much watering and holy Easter" ERROR! Besides that excessive water consumption in a country with limited water resources as ours is an unforgivable extravagance, it is certain that the lawn gets used to everything. If you water little know to survive with that perfect little.
MulchingOtra interesting practice is mulching or padding, which involves dropping of the cut grass
over the meadow to form a protective layer of soil moisture and shield against the sun and heat. Many coracésped include double option basket to collect the sliced or shredded thereof for mulching grass.
Garden maintenance. 50 Tips for landscaping maintenance
Irrigation
When watering should permeate water at least 15 cm on the ground as surface irrigation make the stay very shallow roots.
The best time is very early in the morning or evening.
To see if you need to water your plants or potted enter the finger into the soil and see if it is wet.
Remember that watering is always better to fall short to spend. Excess is hopeless.
homemade fertilizers
Ash wood and coffee grounds are fertilizers for plants.
If you have the space feel free to make your own compost. Add all biodegradable waste to a composter.
Terrazas
A sunny balcony will be suitable for growing geraniums, petunias, roses, zinnias, bougainvillea, hibiscus, snapdragons, etc. ..
Most vegetables and herbs also prefer sunlight.
A balcony that faces north is for fuchsias, hydrangeas, begonias, anemones, primroses, cyclamen, joys of home, pansies, hostas, etc. .. These plants grow well in shade or sun in moderately exposed locations.
Beware of cold winds or hot, dry withering. Protects the terrace.
pots
If you do not like the new look and patina that have no pots, you may have to load seemingly years painting them with natural yoghurt. You will see the outer walls of the pots were covered in little time moss and algae. Voucher clay pots, stone, concrete ...
If you did not change the potting soil in the last two years, replaces the first centimeters of the substrate by a new one. But ideally, is to change it to another slightly larger pot with fresh and rich substrate.
Do not forget to drop to the bottom a layer of gravel, expanded clay, etc.
If you have pots in the window, put a layer of gravel on the ground so that the rain splattering the windows.
Aerating the lawn
There are boots or soles with nails to puncture the ground and oxygenate the lawn. Instead of buying them, take a stab old sandals and some nails. For the head of the nails do not bother, placed inside a plastic template or wood.
Hedge Care
It is wise to cut the roots of fast growing shrubs, such as privet, to grow less. A 30-40 cm hedge roots are cut to a depth of half a shovel, digging a ditch. To solve the problem 'competition' can bury tar paper or plastic strip, blocking the horizontal pitch of the roots. It is necessary to pay hedge at least once per growing season.
cactus
Plant them with other similar plants and in shallow pots. Check liquid fertilizer once every two you shower.
Bulbs
Bulbs and tubers summer look great in pots and planters.
Plant bulbs in pots more together than when you put them on the floor.
Potted bulbs can be planted "floors". First bulbs bloom later, and on them were blooming earlier.
The pots for bulbs should not be blocked drainage holes, since they do not like at all having 'wet feet'.
Forcing bulbs
If we want spring bulbs bloom in summer, autumn or winter will put it in the fridge or failing in a cool place and is without light. We will take the bulbs last 30 days and we'll put in a warm, bright location. See that last 1 to 2 weeks bloom like spring.
Petunias with more flowers
Your petunias will bloom better if they finished first pruning flowering about six inches from the base of the stem. In a few days they will return to target new buds and blossom again.
ants
Ants "caring" to aphids
If you do not want to come home, put salt in the protection zones because salt acts as a wall for them.
Rub half a lemon the edge of your pots and ants will not approach them.
In fruit trees cast in a metal can live with boiling water empecerá cal. Must be protected with gloves and mask. At 12 h only painted the trunk and no longer rise ants.
Insect repellents
Some plants such as basil, jasmine, lavender, elder or parsley, and in general most herbs are insect repellents.
Houseplants
It is important to place the plants in the brightest corner, but watch out for not supporting the direct sunlight.
If light is scarce ...
- Place near a source of artificial light, but more than 30-40 cm.
- Put mirrors behind plants that increase the brightness.
- The white painted walls and bright furniture also provide more interior brightness.
Keep houseplants away from excessive heating during winter.
Water your plants, but be careful not to drown. Irrigation means 2 or 3 times a week.
If the potting soil of your houseplants is very dry, loosen it with a fork and dip it in a bowl of water or sink. The immersion should last until bubbles stop forming. Drain excess water and spray the leaves.
When the potting soil is very lumpy, it is best to take a fork and remove dirt. With this operation, you will facilitate the penetration of irrigation water and the plants will develop better.
If your appearance is poor, you may need to transplant it to a larger pot or change some of the land on the other richer.
cut flowers
Cut 2 cm. base every 3 days and fail to change the water. It also incorporates an aspirin or 3 drops of bleach per liter of water, or rather conservative flower; this will have an antibacterial action.
More gardening tips
Do not think you have to do the whole garden at once. Rather it is a job to be done gradually devoting a few hours every weekend to the work of general garden and your lawn.
Choose plants native to your area. These are usually much cheaper and better adapted to the conditions of your garden.
Healthy soil holds strong plants so they can better control insects and pests in general. Mixed with the soil before planting organic matter such as manure, compost, sphagnum peat, etc. ..
Decrease mowing time reducing space.
Try to cover areas with ground covers, rock garden or flower beds.
The planters are a great alternative to having multicolored flowers and do not require as much care as the large flower beds.
The floor coverings and carpet plants are an excellent alternative for those problem areas and grow well in parts of unsightly land or sloping sections where it is difficult to create flower beds.
Eye in the distance trees aggressive roots that can cause cracks in buildings, wells, cisterns, pools, walls, floors lift, water pipes are planted ...
Divide plants. Many perennials can be divided by the root and plant separately.
Pergola
While not fully covering the pergola (3 or 4 years), put hanging baskets.
greenhouses
A very interesting and comfortable option tables are growing in the greenhouse. They are tables with four legs but it like a drawer, where they get the pots and watered as in the terraces, as it is the same system but up. They are usually metal and have a drain hole (one cap). Ask for them, they are very practical.
barbecue
When you go on the barbecue grill some fish or some vegetables, food extremely fragile, it is appropriate to a double grill, It lets you get around without having to touch the fish or vegetables.
If using wooden skewers for grilling some foods, remember that before you click the pieces must have skewers 10 minutes in boiling water to prevent embers loose smoke, curse them with a handful of coarse salt, which also get keep the red longer.
Then clean barbeque grills, prepare a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water. You'll remove the fat easily.
