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Horticulture is a relaxing hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Displaying your beautiful flowers and eating the fruits and vegetables grown in your garden will give you a great sense of accomplishment. Read this article to learn some important tips about horticulture, and taking care of your growing plants. You will need to properly lay sod. You want to prepare the soil before you lay down the sod. Remove any weeds, and break the soil up into a fine tilth. Lightly, but firmly compact the soil, making sure it is flat. Thoroughly moisten the soil. You should lay your sod staggered, and have the joints offset. Tamp down the sod so it has a flat and even surface, then using some extra soil, fill the gaps between. You will have to water the sod every day for 2 weeks, and then it should be firmly rooted to the ground, and able to be walked on. TIP! Your first and best line of defense against pests is having healthy soil. Healthy soil equals healthy plants and healthy …