If you enjoy gardening your aim would surely be to build
a beautiful garden to call your own. In order to achieve this goal there are a
lot of measures to take into account. It will not be easy but the rewards will
be great.
For example, when you are starting your garden you may
want to get your soil analyzed. This will let you know what is in your soil and
in what areas the soil may be deficient. You can then buy the missing nutrients
to add into your soil which will help maximize your crops! Many local universities
that have agriculture departments have the ability to test your soil for a
small fee.
You should also learn and practice how to trim your
plants. Not all plants require trimming, but if you notice unhealthy stems,
trimming a plant can help you get rid of a disease or at least slow it down
long enough for you to cure your plant. Do not cut too many stems and leaves:
cut only the unhealthy parts.
Pests would be another issue to control when you have a
garden. Controlling pests is essential to a high yield garden. There are a
variety of products available on the market that will kill any invasive pest in
the garden. Many organic pest controls have been perfected over the years that
work very well, although they can be more expensive than chemical alternatives.
With a quick internet search one can find many safe home remedies for pest
control too.
Fungus and mildew will not be far when you
own a garden. So, if you're looking for a natural fungicide to protect the seed
flats or trays that you plant this fall or winter, the solution is easy. Simply
put a dusting of sphagnum moss that is milled or ground across the top of the
flats or sprinkle it between each row of seeds. The acid in the moss helps to
prevent the development of fungus, keeping your seedlings strong and healthy.
Also avoid expensive chemicals if you see powdery mildew on your plants. Mix
some baking soda and a very small amount of liquid soap into water. Spray this
on your plants once a week until the mildew disappears. Baking soda will not
damage your plants and treats the mildew gently but efficiently.
Lastly, use fertilizers on your Calgary landscape design that are free for the taking.
Using chemical free grass clippings or human urine for a nutrient rich and free
fertilizer. Twenty parts water with one part urine is an excellent fertilizer
for seedlings, or steep the grass clippings in water to make a tea for watering
and fertilizing the plants. So don't spend a lot on the garden when the
fertilizers can be had for free.
Written by:
Custom Stone and Waterscapes
3829 Parkhill Place SW,
Calgary, AB T2S 2W6
(403) 870-1142
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