It’s almost time to dig out your gardening gloves and tools to prepare for spring planting. it doesn’t matter if you are a beginner gardener or someone who’s been doing it for years, we can all use a few gardening tricks and tips to make gardening easier, yeah? we have brought some amazing gardening tricks and tips for everything from testing your soil composition to starting your seeds and beyond. Check them out! And don’t miss our post with tips to get rid of weeds and other gardening tips to make your garden the envy of the neighborhood.
1.eggshells
Place around the bottoms of plants to add calcium to the soil. The shells also discourage pests and small bugs.
2.warm up the soil
2.warm up the soil
if you like planting early, warm your soil up before putting your seeds or plants in the ground. you simply need some black plastic sheeting and bricks. Let it sit for about a week, and you’re good to go
3.free containers
for free containers, check with your local home improvement store to start your seeds. They’re usually happy to give them away! if you didn’t find any, simply use one of the starter methods below.
4.seeds in eggshells
Start your seeds in eggshells. instead of buying plants that have already begun to grow, you can save tons of money on your gardening costs.
5.citrus peels
Don’t throw out those citrus peels. no need to pull the seedlings out, just simply plop them into the ground, peel and all, when they’re ready to be planted.
6.Plastic forks
simply insert plastic forks stem side down into the ground can help keep animals away from your plants. definitely going to try it this year again! to deter our annual bunny invaders.
7. Plants need moisture.
most plants are 90percent water so keep them hydrated. Water plants early morning when its cooler so less water is lost through evaporation.
8.value your collection.
chef value their knives. for us gardeners, there is no substitute for the garden tools. good rakes, spades, and wheelbarrows are crucial to keeping your garden healthy.
9. water good.
my best garden secrets. for your new plants, water them with a diluted seaweed solution to encourage roots to grow. Available at garden centers, liquid seaweed fertilizer is environmentally-friendly.
Depending on your location, you may be able to make your own! Always check first to see if it’s legal to collect natural plant matter in your area.