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A Garden To Do List

In most parts of the west, organic farming is believed to be the most prominent form of breeding healthy plants. While many people espouse the practice of evolving a garden in a home's backside, it indubitably takes a good deal of effort in ensuring overall plant protection. Pesticides have become an essential component for building a healthy garden, especially in the wake of foods becoming increasingly susceptible to pests and worms. Moreover, with the onset of the monsoon season, the susceptibility is only amplified, for pests and worms thrive in this season. Some people, owing to the increase in the number of pests, end up over spraying pesticides. It is important to use pesticides smartly in order to avoid damaging the garden crops.

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Her is a to-do list that will help you use evolve a healthy garden.

A Garden To Do List

Mulching:

In order to ensure a healthy garden, mulching is essential. A lot of emphasis is laid on mulching, for the benefits are impressive. Plants lose tremendous qualities of water when the temperatures sore. Mulching is highly effective in saving water and keeping plants healthy even amidst simmering temperatures. Importantly, remember to leave circles around main stems to preclude crown rot.

Tyeing up vines:

It is important to tie up vines. Heavy plants need support, especially during the flowering season. Lilies and gladiolus are examples.

The Vegetable Garden:

If you have a vegetable garden, use transplants especially for crops such as eggplants, squash and tomatoes.

Seeds to plant:

squash, pumpkin, radish, corn are seeds that will grow well if you wish to plant crops in your backyard.

Watering your plants:

It is important to water your plants by around 7 30-8 in the morning. This time is most favorable for plants as evaporation is minimum. Tomatoes have a tendency of wilting sometime during the afternoon. You might want to water them during that time.

Pesticides:

Use pesticides to a minimal extent. Over use of pesticides will nullify positive effects from natural sources. Hence, ensure judicious pesticide use.

Story first published: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 18:06 [IST]
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