A huge variety of wonderful gardening resources exist. Books are available to help you grow orchids and other plants that have special requirements. Fortunately, in this article, you will get all the smart tips you need in order to begin. Continue on to them below.

Clay is naturally hard, and can can stick to a shovel making it frustrating to work with. Rub a thin layer of floor or car wax over the surface of the shovel, and then buff the surface using a clean cloth. This will make shoveling in clay soil easier. The shovel will glide through the clay and as a bonus, your shovel will be resistant to rust.

All soil is not the same. You need to check the soil to make sure it's the best for what you're planting. There are soil testing services that can analyze a garden's soil content for a small charge. With those results, it's then possible to refine and supplement the soil to make it as fertile as possible. A Cooperative Extension office can provide you with this service, saving you learning on your own by trial and error.

If you see mildew that is powdery, stay away from expensive chemicals to treat it. A great home remedy is to mix baking soda with water and a little bit of liquid soap. Spray this onto your plants about once per week or until it subsides. Baking soda is safe for use on your plants and is a gentle, but effective way to care for your plants.

Keep your plants dry and aerated daily. If your plants are moist, this can attract disease and parasites. Fungi is a common problem in the world of plants. Fungi can be controlled with fungicide sprays, but it is important to treat your area with the spray, before you see any problems.

For proper optimum growth, plants require sufficient amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2). Plants will not thrive if they don't have an adequate amount of CO2. Growing plants in a greenhouse is the best way to contain CO2 for use by your plants. CO2 levels are usually kept high to get the best growing situation for your pl