You probably have friends who claim to eat only organic, or maybe you’ve seen these items in the store. Distinguishing which foods are organic is really quite simple. Organic items usually cost more and are packaged differently. Use the tips offered here to learn more about organic gardening.
Put down sod correctly. Make sure you prepare your soil before you lay any sod down. Pull any weeds and break up any clods of soil. Compress the soil lightly yet firmly, and make certain it’s flat. Make sure you work with a moist soil. Sod should be staggered in rows, the joints offsetting from each other. Press the sod down firmly so that the surface is flat and even. If there are gaps remaining, fill them with a bit of soil. Keep the sod moist and avoid walking on it until it is well-rooted, usually two to three weeks.
Clay soil can be a real pain to work with as it often sticks to the end of the shovel. Get better results in clay by rubbing car wax or floor wax onto the shovel, then buff off and dig. The wax will help keep dirt from sticking to the shovel, and will also keep the metal from rusting.
Starting seedlings in pots before planting in your garden is a smart idea. This raises the chances of the plants growing until adulthood. This method also gives you the freedom of tightening time periods between each planting. When you take out the prior set of adult plants, your seedlings will then be prepared to go in.
Keeping your garden soil rich and healthy is the best way to discourage garden pests. If you have healthy looking plants, they are stronger and more resistant to diseases and bugs. If you want to get the best plants, begin with a soil that has hardly any chemicals, and that will bring salts.
Use climbing vines or plants to cover fences and walls. Climbers have many different uses and spread quickly. They can cover an arbor, or grow through trees and shrubs. Some of these plants must have support, and some can attach themselves to something using their stems and tendrils. Wisteria, jasmine, honeysuckle, clematis and some rose varieties are good choices for climbers.
Always make sure to mow your lawn to the appropriate length, always making sure that the cut is not too close. If you allow your grass to grow a little longer, the roots will go down deeper into the dirt, helping the grass grow better and remain hydrated. Short grass tends to have shallow roots, which can cause dried out, brown patches to occur.
If your soil has a problem with high alkaline levels, mixing in some coffee grounds that have been used is a great solution. This affordable trick will give back the acid that your dirt requires. After doing so, you will notice that your greenery and garden will be colorful and fresh.
Start your garden by planting seed in small pots. Starting from seed is far less harsh on the environment than using plants you buy at the nursery. Plastic used in nurseries normally end up in landfills. For an garden that helps the environment, plant seeds directly in the garden’s soil or purchase plants grown in organic packaging.
Give them a boost by watering them with the cooled water that is left after steaming vegetables. Tea and coffee grounds can also serve as acidifiers in the soil of your gardenias or rhododendrons. Chamomile tea can be effective if you have problems with fungus in your garden. Simply sprinkle it on the affected plant.
Choose plants that will provide color in autumn. That doesn’t have to be it though. When it comes to vivid foliage, autumn offers the best opportunity to view it. Maple trees come in a variety of fall colors ranging from yellow to deep crimson, as do Beech trees and Dogwood. As you select your shrubbery, consider hydrangea, barberry or other similar plantings.
Growing your garden at home might not be the most convenient thing for you, but you will save a lot of money and always have the confidence that what you’re eating and feeding your family is as fresh and as healthy as possible. Use the tips you’ve learned here and get started on your garden today.
Originally posted 2013-05-20 09:15:56.
