Do you always admire your neighbor’s pristine garden. It’s possible in your mind’s eye that the neighbor is doing something unique. The truth is that there is no gardening “secret”. All it takes is knowledge on how to take care of your plants properly. You can start educating yourself by checking out the horticulture tips that follow.

For the right results, get the right type of soil. Different types of plants require different soils, so check soil requirements for the ones you choose. For special requirements, you can build separate areas with soil that is right for certain plants.

Check the soil before you plant anything in your garden. A soil analysis report can be acquired for a nominal fee. You can then use the results of that report to determine if the soil needs to be modified before you begin planting. A lot of cooperative extension offices can provide this service to you and it is worth knowing what you need to do in order to avoid ruining your plants.

Pull all the weeds in your garden. Weeds can take over a healthy garden faster than you think. To help you do this, you may want to consider using white vinegar. Weeds can be killed by white vinegar! If you don’t want to take the time to remove the weeds by hand, simply spray them with a white vinegar solution.

When fall is here, you need to plant autumn edibles. Instead of a clay pot, show some fall spirit by using a hollow pumpkin to plant your lettuce or kale in. Once you’ve cut its top and scooped the insides out, spray the edges and inside with Wilt-Pruf to prevent rotting. You can now use it to plant in, as you would a pot.

It’s pretty easy to see that these tips don’t require too much effort to follow. Once you have a good grasp of the basics, then you are ready to put these ideas into motion in your own garden. Pay special attention to the condition of your plants after you implement new techniques. If one thing doesn’t work, try another. Have patience, and before you know it, your neighbors will be jealous of your garden.