Gardening is often a lifelong passion, but if you do a little research, it doesn’t end up seeming so hard. Now you know what you need to do, you are more informed about gardening, so you can get more from it.

Clay is difficult to dig through with a shovel, and you will often find that it sticks to the shovel. To make your digging project easier, apply some car wax or floor wax to the head of the shovel and buff. The clay will slide off the surface while keeping the end from getting rusty.

Select plant types that will bring a relatively high yield.

The handles on your tools can double as clever rulers. Lay the handles upon the floor and use a tape beside them. Use a bright permanent marker to label distances.

When fall is here, it is time to plant your fall edibles. A hollowed out pumpkin can be used as a festive container for kale and lettuce. Once you cut an opening at the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the insides, spray the edges and inside with Wilt-Pruf to prevent rotting.

You could also try to offend the cats sense of smell with orange rinds or placing citrus fruit peels around your garden.

Knee Pads

Get some horticulture knee pads if you have low-growing plants. Having a good pair of knee pads will cushion your knees to provide additional comfort.

If you want to grow peas, you should consider starting them indoors instead of beginning them outside. The seeds will have a better in your home if you start them indoors.The seedlings tend to be healthier, giving them a better chance to grow into a healthy adult plant capable of rebuffing diseases. You could transplant the seedlings outside after they are sturdy enough.

That wasn’t so hard, right? Like any other trade, the horticulture field is vast and there is a huge amount of information about it available. With a few basic tips, you can get off to a good start on your gardening adventure. The advice you read probably provided that, so start that garden right now!