Synthetic mulches are plastics and fabrics that conserve moisture, control weeds, and warm up the soil for an earlier harvest. Even though there are many types of plastics on the market, black plastic is the most practical for the home gardener. Continue to make many successive plantings of corn, beans, summer squash, and cucumbers for continuous harvest. By spreading out the planting season of some crops, it may be possible to miss the damage of certain pests. Making several plantings of summer squash can prevent squash borer damage by missing the life cycle.
Sanitation is also highly recommended to beat the life cycle and avoid infestation.
Turning over the compost pile at least once a week will also help when the residue of the garden is used. Flower Garden - Keep pinching back chrysanthemums in order to form bushier and stronger plants. In addition, there will be more compact plants and more flower production. Leave foliage on spring flowering bulbs such as tulips and daffodils until they turn yellow. If removed when green, the plant will not be able to manufacture food for next year.