Useful ideas for gardening

How To Grow A Vegetable Garden Using Containers



A nice garden can add to the value of a house and provide aesthetic pleasure to both the owner and people passing by. A well-maintained garden requires a surprisingly small amount of work, if the proper precautions and work is set into place initially. This article will provide some tips and tricks to help you on your gardening efforts!

Slug-proof your garden with smart perennial choices. It is alarming to see how quickly slugs, and their cousin snails, can annihilate a plant. They often enjoy feeding on perennials with very smooth and tender leaves. Young plants are a special favorite of theirs. Some varieties of perennials are not preferred by snails and slugs, particularly perennials that have hairy, tough leaves or a taste that isn’t appetizing. Some perennial families that snails and slugs won’t eat include achillea, campanula, and helleborus.

Plant vines like ivy to cover fences and dividing walls. Plants that grow as climbers are quite versatile, helping you hide ugly walls or fences, many times within only one season of growth. They also work to cover up old, and possibly dead, vegetation. There are those that have to be fixed to a support, but others will find a surface to cling to all on their own through twining stems or tendrils. Excellent varieties include honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine, climbing roses and clematis.





Hopefully, this article has given you tips and tricks to enjoy a well-maintained garden.

Most people consider gardens to be high-maintenance, when in reality they require less than 20 minutes of work a day. This misconception can lead people to let their lawn or backyard go into a state of disrepair, which actually takes more time and hard work to remedy than simple daily maintenance. Remember, a little time spent here and there can add to the value of a house and be a real pleasure to look at for both the owner and people passing by.