Monday, May 5, 2008

home gardening - what you need to know

Indoor gardening can be as simple as plants used to brighten up a home or workspace, to greenhouses using the sun to keep the plants warm. Of course watering your garden is one of the most essential steps, but is the water getting properly to the roots that help the plant grow?

Even though fake plants are available, there is no replacing the real thing. This article will look at a few solutions that you can employ to keep your garden looking great.

You should definitely water them less often that you would herbaceous plants. Soil wetting agents such as Saturaid is a great idea, too. The best thing for drainage is plain, old, infertile sand.

Tiny caterpillars that overrun your rosebuds and young leaves in the spring have to be hand picked off. Another consideration is to start with the herbs that are the easiest to grow. Whether you use clay or plastic pots, you will find that they will both be successful and the type of pot is primarily the personal taste of the gardener.

As you can all see, there are many natural and less expensive ways to keep your garden looking fresh. A good rule for watering is to check the soil and if it is dry then add water.

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