Learning new ways to be a smarter gardener will save you money and back pain. Don’t be fooled into thinking that gardening will get easier. Instead, learn new ways to be more efficient that will give you more time to relax and enjoy your garden. Take the time to learn new ways to be a better gardener with these helpful tips.
You don’t need to buy expensive weed barrier fabrics for your garden. Instead use a layer of newspaper or old cardboard under your beds. It will discourage weeds and is a cost effective and biodegradable protective layer. This can also be used on pathways or anywhere you want to limit weed growth.
Create new plants with root cuttings. The roots should be cut in winter when they are dormant. Use a sharp knife to remove the thickest and longest roots from the plant. Cut the roots into 2 inch lengths. Fill a seed tray with a mixture of moist peat and grit, and lay the root cuttings on the surface. Cover with a thin layer of peat and grit. Leave in a cool place, and in about a month you will have new seedlings. Plant them separately in small pots until they are ready to be planted outside.
Snails can be sprayed away with a mixture of ammonia and water. The ammonia will not hurt your precious plants, and it will later convert to beneficial nitrogen. It will, however, kill off any snails, preventing them from harming your garden beds. Use the mixture daily for best results.
Whether you are working toward a garden that will survive throughout the year, trying to save money on gardening costs or just wanting to cut down on the work it takes to build a garden, learning how to garden never ends. At the end of the day, as you sit down to relax, you will reap the benefits of viewing the beautiful garden that you worked hard for.