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Gardening is a centuries-old pastime loved by many people. It can be undertaken for daily subsistence, or just for the simple joys it brings. The rewards will be even bigger when you are armed with this cadre of gardening tips and techniques.

Grow Better Plants With These Great Tips, which was launched in 2005, is championing Africa's green and food revolution. Many third world nations need to accomplish the same. Jite Okoloko, who founded the business, mentioned he was dismayed by Nigeria's continued reliance upon foreign crops and saw an opportunity to improve home-grown agricultural production.

If you want flowers in spring and summer, plant bulbs in the garden. Bulbs are generally very simple to grow and hearty, as well; they will continue to grow for years. Remember that different bulbs will bloom at all different times of the year, so if you are careful to choose the right bulbs, you will see blooms in the early spring, and have flowers all the way to late summer.

You don't need expensive chemicals to treat powdery mildew on plants. Plain water with a bit of liquid soap and baking soda will do the trick. Spray this onto your plants about once per week or until it subsides. No damage will occur to your plants, and the baking soda is mild and efficient.

Get a slug-proof variety of perennials. If slugs or snails find their favorite perennials in your garden, they'll snack all night. When you wake up in the morning, there will be very little left of your plants. They gravitate towards perennials with smooth thin leaves, particularly on younger plants. You can discourage snails and slugs from eating your perennials by choosing plants with tougher or distasteful foliage. Examples of these include euphorbia, hellebourus and achillea. Others you may want to consider are campanula and heuchera.

If your plants have a powdery mildew, don't use expensive chemicals on them. Mix plain baking soda with a small bit of liquid soap and water. Once a week, spray this solution on your plants and your mildew should disappear in no time. This is a natural solution for ridding your plants of mildew safely.

Aerate and dry your plants each day. Parasites are attracted to the moisture on plants. A fungus is one of the most important and debilitating parasites for plants. Sprays and liquids exist that are perfect for killing the fungi, but be sure you use it on the area before the fungi actually appear.

Keep your garden fertilized. Manure can be very helpful in growing plants, but it is essential to use a commercial product that has been composted, in order to minimize pathogen risk. Although there are plenty of fertilizer choices, don't be concerned with which one you use; just be sure to use one.

If you would love to have access to fresh and healthy mint leaves from your own back yard, but dread the way the plant spreads so quickly, worry not. You can stunt the growth of mint by planting it inside a container or super-sized bowl. The container can be planted in the ground, and it will still prevent the plant from dominating the garden.

While you garden, it's important that you wear the right clothing to protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun. Put on some sunglasses, sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat. Protecting yourself from the sun will lower the possibility of sunburn and skin cancer.

Easily and quickly prepare your ground for a garden of perennials. You just need to use your garden spade for slicing underneath the turf, then flip it, and finally spread about three or four inch deep piles of wood chips. Wait two weeks, then dig in and plant the new perennials.

Now, admit it, gardening isn't as complicated as you thought! Like other subjects, gardening has a ton of knowledge available. Sometimes you need a clue, so you can begin and jump right in. Hopefully, this article will serve that purpose and set you on the path to a beautiful garden.

Right now, the globe is looking for options to a series of international obstacles unprecedented in their scale and complexity: food insecurity, malnutrition, climate alter, rural poverty, environmental protection all amongst them. With unprecedented interest in African agriculture, business and governments are moving towards harnessing the continent’s vast possible.