Groundwork and Get Ready
1. Before planting, check the pH of your soil.
2. You can achieve soil enrichment by adding organic compost.
3. To improve soil control, use raised beds.
4. To avoid soil erosion, rotate your crops.
5. Use mulch to keep soil moist and weeds at bay.
6. Use compost tea to enhance soil nutrients.
7. To avoid compacting soil, don't walk on it while it's damp.
8. Use cover crops to protect and enhance the soil during the off-season.
9. In the spring, start tilling the soil to make it more porous.
10. Layer organic materials over sandy soils.
2. You can achieve soil enrichment by adding organic compost.
3. To improve soil control, use raised beds.
4. To avoid soil erosion, rotate your crops.
5. Use mulch to keep soil moist and weeds at bay.
6. Use compost tea to enhance soil nutrients.
7. To avoid compacting soil, don't walk on it while it's damp.
8. Use cover crops to protect and enhance the soil during the off-season.
9. In the spring, start tilling the soil to make it more porous.
10. Layer organic materials over sandy soils.
Watering
11. For deeper roots, water thoroughly but less frequently.
12. Consume water first thing in the morning to prevent it from evaporating.
13. Save water by using a soaker hose or drip watering.
14. Gather water from raindrops to irrigate plants.
15. Instead of watering the leaves, focus on the soil around the plant's roots.
16. Make sure the soil is wet before watering.
17. Assemble plants that have comparable water requirements.
18. To keep track of how much rain falls, set up a rain gauge.
19. Mulch around plants to reduce watering demands.
20. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
Veggie Growing
21. To achieve better results, plant native species.
22. Use plants that are native to your area.
23. Properly space plants to avoid overcrowding.
24. To get a jump start, allow seedlings to germinate inside.
25. Allow the seedlings to harden off before transferring them outside.
26. Group your plants to maximize space and create microclimates.
27. Use companion plants to boost growth and reduce pests.
28. Extend the harvest season by staggering plants
29. Plant flowers in your garden so that beneficial bugs can visit.
30. When planting, use slow-release fertilizers.
Planting a seed
31. Slowly feed plants with organic fertilizers
32: Fertilize plants based on their individual requirements.
33. Apply fertilizer around midday or first thing in the morning.
35. Compost is a wonderful natural fertilizer to use.
35. To fine-tune fertilizer, check the soil often.
36. Overfertilization can cause damage to plants.
37. Fertilize perennials in early spring.
38. Use liquid seaweed to feed the leaves.
39. To provide nitrogen for acid-loving plants, you can use coffee grounds
40. To add potassium, amend the soil with wood ash.
Care for trees and shrubs
41. Quickly remove any branches that are dead or unhealthy
42. When pruning, be sure you use clean, sharp instruments.
43. For the majority of plants, the best time to prune is just after winter or just before spring.
44. Remove spent flower petals to promote more blooming.
45. Thinning fruit trees might enhance the quality of their produce.
44. Regularly prune shrubs and hedges to maintain their form
45. Just before the roses begin to sprout again, cut them back.
48. If you want to keep new growth from appearing before frost, don't prune in late summer.
49. For a more bushy appearance, pinch back herbs as you go along.
50. Cut suckers off tree bases.
42. When pruning, be sure you use clean, sharp instruments.
43. For the majority of plants, the best time to prune is just after winter or just before spring.
44. Remove spent flower petals to promote more blooming.
45. Thinning fruit trees might enhance the quality of their produce.
44. Regularly prune shrubs and hedges to maintain their form
45. Just before the roses begin to sprout again, cut them back.
48. If you want to keep new growth from appearing before frost, don't prune in late summer.
49. For a more bushy appearance, pinch back herbs as you go along.
50. Cut suckers off tree bases.
Eliminating Pests
51. For an all-natural pest control solution, try Neem oil.
52. Distribute beneficial insects, such as lacewings and ladybugs.
53. Remove bigger pests by hand, such as beetles and caterpillars.
54. You can use diatomaceous earth to protect plants from pests.
55. Rotate your crops to avoid pest infestations.
56. Spray plants with a diluted soap solution to get rid of aphids.
57. Put up bird feeders to entice insect-eating birds.
58. Eliminate nematodes by planting marigolds.
59. Clear away any garden detritus to make it less attractive to pests.
60. To shield young plants from pests, use row covers.
52. Distribute beneficial insects, such as lacewings and ladybugs.
53. Remove bigger pests by hand, such as beetles and caterpillars.
54. You can use diatomaceous earth to protect plants from pests.
55. Rotate your crops to avoid pest infestations.
56. Spray plants with a diluted soap solution to get rid of aphids.
57. Put up bird feeders to entice insect-eating birds.
58. Eliminate nematodes by planting marigolds.
59. Clear away any garden detritus to make it less attractive to pests.
60. To shield young plants from pests, use row covers.
Prevention of Disease
61. Water the soil around the base to avoid fungal infections.
62. Plants in space can improve airflow
63. Remove any sick plants as soon as possible and throw them away.
64. To avoid soil-borne illnesses, rotate your crops.
65. Plant differently to ward off diseases.
66. No need to water from above if you want to keep your leaves from becoming too moist.
67. To avoid illness transmission, it is important to sanitize gardening implements.
68. To prevent mold and blight, use a copper fungicide.
69. Don't put sick plants in the compost. 69.
70. Mulch the land to prevent water runoff and contamination.
Overcoming Weeds
71. To prevent weeds, use a thick layer of mulch.
72. When the earth is damp, hand-pull the weeds.
73. Using a hoe, cut surface weeds.
74. In the early spring, lay down a pre-emergent herbicide.
75 Throughout the summer, solarize the soil to get rid of weeds.
76. To prevent weeds from growing, use cardboard or newspaper.
77. Maintain a tidy border around your yard to keep weeds at bay.
78. When you want to keep weeds at bay, plant ground coverings.
79. Prevent weeds from going to seed
80. Spot treat weeds with vinegar.
72. When the earth is damp, hand-pull the weeds.
73. Using a hoe, cut surface weeds.
74. In the early spring, lay down a pre-emergent herbicide.
75 Throughout the summer, solarize the soil to get rid of weeds.
76. To prevent weeds from growing, use cardboard or newspaper.
77. Maintain a tidy border around your yard to keep weeds at bay.
78. When you want to keep weeds at bay, plant ground coverings.
79. Prevent weeds from going to seed
80. Spot treat weeds with vinegar.
Gathering and preserving
81. For optimal taste, harvest veggies first thing in the morning.
8. To protect plants, always use sharp shears or scissors.
83. Store root vegetables in dark, cold places.
84. To determine when to harvest produce, use a ripeness indicator.
85. Hang herbs to dry in a cool, dark spot.
86. Harvest on a regular basis to promote increased output.
87. Keep seeds for the next season in a cool, dry spot.
88. Keep a garden notebook to record when you harvest.
89. Ferment or freeze surplus vegetables for later use.
90. Donate some of your extra produce to those in need or food banks.
8. To protect plants, always use sharp shears or scissors.
83. Store root vegetables in dark, cold places.
84. To determine when to harvest produce, use a ripeness indicator.
85. Hang herbs to dry in a cool, dark spot.
86. Harvest on a regular basis to promote increased output.
87. Keep seeds for the next season in a cool, dry spot.
88. Keep a garden notebook to record when you harvest.
89. Ferment or freeze surplus vegetables for later use.
90. Donate some of your extra produce to those in need or food banks.
Seasonal Maintenance
91. In late autumn, load up the mulch to protect the roots.
Before the ground freezes, be sure to water evergreens well.
93. To shield fragile plants from the wind, wrap them with burlap.
94. To make the growth season last longer, use cold frames or cloches.
95. To keep the neon bulbs safe, bring them inside.
96. To keep garden equipment from rusting, be sure to clean and store them correctly.
97. We recommend insulating containers with bubble wrap to protect the roots.
98. The first frost is the time to prune perennials.
99. Store the compost indoors or under cover to prevent freezing.
100. Use the winter months to plan your garden for next year.
Before the ground freezes, be sure to water evergreens well.
93. To shield fragile plants from the wind, wrap them with burlap.
94. To make the growth season last longer, use cold frames or cloches.
95. To keep the neon bulbs safe, bring them inside.
96. To keep garden equipment from rusting, be sure to clean and store them correctly.
97. We recommend insulating containers with bubble wrap to protect the roots.
98. The first frost is the time to prune perennials.
99. Store the compost indoors or under cover to prevent freezing.
100. Use the winter months to plan your garden for next year.