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A lot of people believe that horticulture is difficult to do, but this is untrue if you understand what to do. The right information can help anyone become a master gardener. This article's tips and advice will help you become an amazing gardener.

Learn how to properly lay sod. You want to prepare the soil before you lay down the sod. Break the soil into fine tilth and make sure you remove any weeds as well. Compact the soil firmly but lightly, and make certain it is flat. The soil should be adequately moistened. Sod must be arranged in staggered rows; each joint should offset one another. Even out the surface of the sod by firming it down flat, filling any available gaps with a handful of dirt. You will have to water the sod every day for 2 weeks, and then it should be firmly rooted to the ground, and able to be walked on.

If you are growing vegetables in your garden, it is important that you have them in a spot where they can get at least six hours of sun a day. Almost all vegetables need this much sunlight, so that they can grow correctly and in a shorter amount of time. Some flowers have the same requirement for growth.

You can prevent pests using other plants or natural materials. Onions and marigolds can get rid of pests in the garden. Using wood ash as mulch around the base of trees and shrub seedlings will also help keep away insect pests. Using these methods eliminates your need of chemical pesticides.

Place at least an inch of mulch that is organic in with your veggies! The mulch will help keep the soil moist for longer periods of time. It will also prevent the growth of weeds. This can save you a lot of time and effort in pulling out the weeds.

When growing a vegetable garden it can be hard to control pests. The vegetables are intended to be eaten, thus you should refrain from using harsh pesticides and chemicals. Remain alert in order to control garden pests. If you catch the pests early, the best removal technique is just to take them off your plants by hand.

Once you know about horticulture and how to do the basics, the actual process of horticulture is really quite simple. Creating a beautiful garden will be a cinch for you after reading this article and following the tips provided.