Gardening becomes an onerous burden when we neglect a few simple tasks that then accumulate until we are faced with a large list of chores.
Practising some of the following may just alleviate that issue.
Keep tools clean - disinfect as needed after working with infected plants or just clean in mild soapy water.
Then dry off and insert them in a bucket of sand in which you have lightly mixed some vegetable oil. This will help prevent rust, keep the edges sharper and the abrasive action must be removed tougher pollution.
Do not leave the tools of the time - the habit of cleaning the ground and garden debris accumulated, and then save it in a closed area or warehouse
linseed oil to handles of spades, forks, etc. This is to preserve and prevent deterioration handles the splinters of wood blades.
Prune and dig with a sharp instrument in order to keep knives and sharp swords.
Buy only qualitytools - they will stand up to the work better and can be maintained more easily. It will also encourage you to look after them properly, whereas we get careless with cheap versions - which just don't last - a bit of a false economy really.
Use a garden kneeler - reduces back trouble - for young and older!
Square foot gardening: increases productivity - and saves, water, weeding and back pain!
Mulching: reduces weeding, conserves water, keeps soil temperature more even.
Companion planting: for pest control - let nature do the work of control.
Organic gardening: this does save work and costs - a healthy plant will usually become disease resistant and take care of itself without the need for chemical sprays to control pests and disease.
Pruning keeps plants healthy - learn when to cut off old growth. This is especially true for vigorous climbers - save yourself time by keeping them in control.
Irrigation: use drip systems instead of above ground sprays to save water and irrigate more effectively
Recycle grey water: conserves water usage and saves on water bills
Fix dripping taps/faucets, also tools etc as they need it - don't let these chores accumulate.
Don't dig over the garden beds: unnecessary if you have composted and mulched well
Choosing the correct tools can save both work and time and can make the difference between a chore being a joy or a pain.
Power tools, though expensive, can both save time and sweat. This is especially so if you have large hedges or lawn edges that need to be kept in control.
Fertilise only with organic fertilisers such as animal manures - if you live in a rural area offer to clean stables, chicken runs, dairies in exchange for the manure. Fish and seaweed based fertilisers are excellent for boosting growth and healing Plants.
The invasive plant species in containers so they do not invade other parts of the bed, such as mint, some ferns
Make mini-greenhouses for your newly planted seedlings: Cut the bottom of the milk jug or other plastic bottles and place them on the system - is always a greenhouse effect and protect from frost and wind
Take a worm farm
Buy or build your own worm farm is very advantageous. The solid andliquid by-products are ideal for soil improvement and fertilization.
A worm farm in the ideal case, three layers - the lower, where the liquid is collected and can drip into a container or watering can. The other layers will be their home - have put in, and when it is full of jets to move it to another and use the jet in the garden.
Feed with kitchen scraps (except onions and citrus fruits), grass clippings, weeds, wet paper.
Just cut preferablyfaster eating!
Perhaps add a little dolomite every few months to make sure the habitat isn't too acidic.
Make a liquid foliar fertiliser from the liquid they produce - one part worm wee to ten parts water - it is great as a kick starter or for suffering plants that need a boost.
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