Gardening has been an enjoyable activity for centuries. Some people garden simply because they enjoy it, whereas others garden as a means to feed their family. Below, you'll read some excellent tips to bring more of the enjoyment surrounding gardening into your daily life.

Choose perennials that won't be taken out by slugs. Slugs and snails will quickly destroy your garden if you let them. These pests are especially attracted to tender sprouts and to delicate, soft leaves. Some perennials, however, leave a bad taste in slugs' mouths or are difficult to chew through because their leaves aren't tender. Some varieties of these plants are campanula, helleborus, heuchera, or euphorbia.

Climbing plants make a strong addition to walls, fences or other free-standing structures. Many climbers can cover the wall or fence in as little as one growing season. No need to worry if a bush or tree is in the way, as climbers can grow through them. Also, they can match the shape of an arbor. There are natural climbers, which use tendrils or stems to wrap around any given surface, while others must be tied with a string or rope. Reliable varieties include clematis, honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine and climbing roses.

You do not need store-bought chemical treatments for plant mildew. Mix a solution of baking soda, water, and a tiny bit of dishwashing liquid. Once weekly, spray this mixture to the affected areas of your plants, and the mildew should be eliminated shortly. Baking soda will not damage your plants and treats the mildew gently but efficiently.

There is no need to purchase a costly chemical if your plants develop powdery mildew. Plain water with a bit of liquid soap and baking soda will do the trick. You just need to spray your plants with this solution once every five days until the mildew is no longer visible. Baking soda will bring no damage to your plants, and will treat the mildew in a gentle and efficient manner.

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