Whether you are just starting on yourself Spring and Summer Garden Or all of you are planting and sorting in winter, Some horticulture advice always welcome. It often looks like tricks, tips and like Hack to help your plants Thrives are endless – and for every great piece of advice, there are also some bad suggestions, also.
Keeping this in mind, we turned to experts to find something Trying-and growing tricks They swear. What did they say here.
Meet experts
- Nikhil Arora The co-founder of the organic plant product company is back in the roots.
- Katie Tamony Horticulture is the CMO and trend spotter for the brand Monroovia.
Fellow planting works wonders
If you have ever heard of the concept of ‘fellow planting’, the co-founder of the organic plant product company Nikhil Arora said back in the roots, saying that you are on the right path.
For unfamiliar people, Arora says that Fellow planting Together, it is the task of uniformizing the beneficial plants so that they can help each other in growing.
“The most effective gardening is one of the tips Fellow planting“Arora says.” For example, Marigolds Planting around Tomato plants can help prevent insects, while the fertility of the soil can improve by curing nitrogen from planting as well as corn. ,
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Don’t be afraid to bother your plants
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Even if you are going for a trendy, Wildflower mendo aesthetics In this season, Katie Tamony, CMO and Trend Spotter for Gardening Brand Monroovia, says Sorting There is a full need – but for some reason, it is something that people often find scary.
“As a result of pruning, thicker, dense growth in spring and more blooms, as well as a healthy overall plant,” Tammy says. “This is something that I have learned from looking at my artisans that it is often in our nursery. Don’t be afraid of prun!
Let everything a great haircut in your garden before the weather starts.
Use eggs to fertilize the soil
If you have ever heard Eggs make great fertilizerDo not dismiss it as a silly story. Arora tells us that there is some truth in it. He notes that crushed Unnecessary work Calcium can be added to the soil, which is essential for plant growth and growth.
In general, Tamony says people underestimate Importance of healthy soilAnd it is said that if your garden is not increasing as expected, then this can be the first thing to investigate.
She says, “There is no point in planting in terrible soil – the roots of the plants will not catch, the plant will not find the necessary nutrients, and you will see your plant suffering for it,” she says.
Not sure that your soil needs to be promoted? You can run easily Testing of a houseAccording to Tamony, a local garden is available in the center or online. Then, once you take your results, treat them according to them.
“Do not only modify the soil in planting holes – you need to modify the soil around the plant and in your garden,” Tammy says.
Make “Compost Tea”
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It looks like a stomach in a way – for us, but our plants will like it. Arora assured us that ‘Compost T’ actually works. And yes – it looks really so.
Arora says, “Compost tea is made by composting in water.” “The resulting liquid is rich in nutrients. It can be used as a natural fertilizer, it is really easy to apply, and it is easily available for your plants.”
Use raised beds
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Raised bed They are not trending only for their appearance – they are a great way to add level and visual interest at their outer location. In addition, Arora says they actually help your gardens grow.
“The raised beds allow better drainage, and soil aeration, and can prevent soil condensation,” Arora says. “It also makes it easy to control weeds and pests.”
Dug wide instead of deep
Whether you are planting in a raised bed or in the ground, Tamony says that there is a misunderstanding about how to dig your hole: it is more about width than depth.
“Many people think that they need to dig a hole much deeper than the plant, but they really need to dig a hole that is twice wide like the plant in the pot – the roots will spread and explore the surrounding area after planting,” says Tammany.
Then, once your plant gets into place, make sure you fill the hole correctly. “Do not bury the plant – fill the planting hole so that the rootball or crown is at the soil level.”
