God made rainy days, so gardeners could get the housework done – Gardening can be that addictive and more so if you have the right tools! Selecting the right gardening tools is also important when taking up a gardening project. Opt for tools that are neither too heavy nor too light. Heavy equipments are difficult to use and quite tiresome while lighter ones are poorly made. Good gardening tools have handles made of high quality wood like ash.

Here are some popular gardening tools –

– Garden rake helps to soothe the soil after it is tilled. This tool is helpful in finishing work when making planting beds or a new lawn.

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Below are some gardening tips that I feel are worth mentioning, and may possibly get you on your way to earning your green thumb. There are never to many gardening tips and I will just brush up on a few to get you started. I am sure if you do a search in Google for “gardening tips”, you will have more at your disposal than you can ever ask for.

You could also try garden magazines and books and even gardening clubs. There is plenty of knowledge to go around. The list below will sum up tips on planning your plot, soil preparation, mulch, compost and the watering of the plot.

Garden Tip Number 1

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Lettuce is an indispensable salad “vegetable” and one that is reasonably easy to grow at home – especially if you grow them from seedlings.

There are three or four main types of lettuce, head lettuce (also called crisp-head lettuce head), lovely soft-leafed butter-head and loose-leaf (both of which may be more loosely called leaf lettuce), and cos or romaine (which is generally more coarse in texture and not as sweet as most other lettuce types).

All types have cultivars that fit the description hearting lettuce, forming a dense heart of leaves in the centre of the plant – although some “hearts” are denser (and both crisper and firmer) than others.

The choice of what sort of lettuce to grow is yours, based on the type of lettuce you enjoy eating and what grows best in your own garden. But if you follow the basic rules, and plant your lettuce in rich, well-prepared, well-drained soil, you will invariably be rewarded with a delicious-to-eat crop.

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If you are planning on growing radishes, you must know that the radish belongs to the family of Cruciferous; falls under two categories. One is spring radishes and the other is winter radishes.

This vegetable is mostly grown in cold weather. It does not cost much on your part to grow this vegetable. This is one of the few vegetables which require less time and effort to grow. Radish is considered as one of the healthiest vegetable as it is very good for eyesight, hair growth and also it is very helpful for problems related digestion. Due to its taste it is not opted by most of the people. Growing radishes in your garden can be a delightful experience if you have good taste for radish. The juice of radish works as a good nutrient for cleaning the teeth as well as gums. So having it works for the replacement of a dentist. The radishes are rich in ascorbic and folic acid and are very popular among the population.

Methodology of growing radishes: For growing radish, the soil should be moist and rich in fertile and manures. There should be enough of sunlight available and the plants should be protected from the bugs. It is very easy for you to grow this plant in your garden as it requires the elements which are easily like sunlight, water and soil with rich in fertilizers. The seeds should be sown an inch deep into the soil and keep a distance of 5 feet away from one plant to another. There should be abundance supply of water available to grow radish in addition to soil rich in fertilizers and sunlight. The radish grows well in cold climates. Use floating covers to covers the plant to get rid of pests which affects the growth of the plant and leaves small holes on the leaves of the plant.

Reap the benefit: The radish is ready to harvest in one month. Pull off the whole plant from the ground. If left too long they become bitter and become hard to harvest.

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When one finds himself looking for home gardening tips, it is important to think about the types of gardening such as indoor gardening, organic gardening, and vegetable gardening. These different “genres” of home gardening tips will only lead you into confusion so it is very important to take note that there general home gardening tips that are versatile and are fitting for your average gardener. But before anything else, one has to have an idea on how to go about gardening at home so one can fully grasp the very idea of general home gardening tips.

What is home gardening about? It is a type of gardening where home growers can sustain themselves with healthy tasting produce and flowers that seem to bloom with the essence of beauty. To earn the so-called tasty and beautiful products of gardening, one has to get the right set of gardening tips available.

When it comes to gardening at home, there are certain tips you should follow.

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Growing basil is simple, cheap, and easy, as long as you have the correct growing conditions. There are many different types and varieties of basil that you can grow in your garden, from sweet basil, used frequently in Italian cuisines, to more exotic varieties such as purple basil, with its dark purple leaves. If you have the correct type of soil along with the right amount of water, sunshine, and care, then your garden will flourish with little effort, no matter which type of basil you choose to grow. Before you know it, you will be cooking up fresh and healthy pesto and pasta dishes with your own basil that you grew and harvested.

Choosing A Type Of Basil To Grow

There is no right or wrong type of basil for you to choose to grow. Certain types of basil do grow better in certain conditions, but basil is simple enough to grow as it easily adapts to different soil types and water conditions. The best advice for choosing a basil is to first taste as many types as you can and then pick the best tasting one that you would also enjoy to cook with.

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Spinach is one of the healthiest leafy greens you can eat. It is loaded with plenty of vitamins and minerals that all doctors and nutritionists would recommend. So why not add this healthy tasty treat to your home vegetable garden? Besides its health benefits, spinach is easy to grow from seed and in many areas of the world and you can get many harvests from the same plant as well as planting during the spring and winter months.

As long as temperatures are cool to moderate, you will be able to grow spinach. Don’t fear if you live in climates where it gets very cold, you can always add in a cold frame to protect your plants from the frigid winds. However if it gets too hot, 85 degrees or above, you are going to have issues with keeping the plants going if the temperatures remain at that level.

Make sure you pick a spot where it gets at least 5 hours of sunlight daily. More would be better, but many varieties tolerate light shade as well, which makes spinach a perfect fall crop when the days are shorter.

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When growing cucumbers keep in mind that they will need a lot of sun to grow. You can grow them directly in your garden or you can grow them on raised beds to allow for proper drainage. Raised beds also allow for easier access.

First of all, be sure that you have adequate soil. You will want to add compost to your soil as this will give your soil wonderful nutrients to help your cucumbers grow. You can purchase compost or make your own.

Cucumbers are a climbing vine, so you may want to grow them near a fence or trollis so they can grow without disturbance. The ideal pH level of the soil is between 6.0 and 7.0. It is advisable that you dig and loosen your soil up at least six inches. Sow your seed into the soil, cover back up, and add a light layer of mulch to protect and hold in moisture.

Some people group grow their cucumbers. What this means is that you put about 3 seeds into each hole to increase the chances of germination. You will also need to remove weeds as they pop up as weeds tend to hinder the growth of your plants. Your plants will need plenty of water so be sure to water regularly.

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Simple Tips that Can Help You Grow Lettuce

Know all about growing lettuce inside and outside your house

Many people have vegetable gardens where they like to grow all kinds of different vegetables, one of the most popular being lettuce. Why do so many people like to grow lettuce over other vegetables? Simple; lettuce is a vegetable that is used in many green salads from gourmet recipes to traditional ethnic and American salads.

What is lettuce?

Lettuce is a green leafy vegetable that is grows into a ball shape and is similar to cabbage. Lettuce comes in all different varieties and sizes.

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When it comes to making a choice to grow foods, building a vegetable garden in your backyard and planting carrots is a no-brainer.

Carrots are one of the most famous crops grown all over the world. It grows best in cooler weather conditions. It can easily survive a bit of cold temperature. So, you can get started with the plantation in the spring season. This crop was originally grown in the Mediterranean region. Everyone knows that carrots are quite good for health. So, it is better to grow them in your backyard and consume them with the whole family. Further in this article, we are going to talk about the process of growing carrots.

Carrots grow best in the temperatures from 60 to 70 degree Fahrenheit. It contains a large amount of vitamin A.

Preparation

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