A garden can provide far more than just a way to decorate. It is much more than just an aimless pasttime for the hobbyist with a few select green thumbs. The effects can be profound if horticulture is something you excel at.

Your tool handles can easily be used as handy rulers. Tools with long handles such as hoes and rakes can double as measuring sticks. Put the handles down and measure them with a measuring tape. Label the distances with a permanent marker. This will allow you to have a ruler at your fingertips when you are working out in the garden.

Your plants will respond better to gradual changes in temperature or condition.Put them outdoors in the sun for no more than two hours on the very first day. Over the week, slowly increase the time … Read the rest