Most people in our society have heard about the benefits of eating organic, or seen organic products in the grocery store. You may not always know which fruits or vegetables are really organic without looking at the packaging or prices. These have different packages and cost a bit more. Use the tips offered here to learn more about organic horticulture.
Start your plants in containers before transferring them to the garden. They are more likely to survive the transition to adulthood with this method. In addition, it lets you tighten the time in between plantings. You will have healthy seedlings that are ready to be planted when you get rid of old plants.
If you have any mildew on the plants, do not go out and buy anything. Mix a bit of liquid soap and some baking soda into water. Once weekly, spray this mixture to the affected areas of your plants, and the mildew should be eliminated shortly. No damage will occur to your plants, and the baking soda is mild and efficient.
Use climbers to cover walls and fences. You can hide an unsightly wall or fence, in as little as one growing season, with the right selection of climbing plant. You can also use them in your landscape to cover an existing arbor, or allow them to climb up trees, or through shrubs. Sometimes the plants will require being tied to supports, but some climbers will attach themselves naturally. Plants such as clematis, wisteria, climbing roses, or honeysuckle are always great choices.
Choose the right soil for best results. Fertilizer can enrich the soil to make it more viable. You could also isolate a certain area, and fill it with just one kind of soil.
Remember to remove weeds from the garden. Weeds will cause your garden to become overgrown and cluttered. You might want to think about using white vinegar to do this. The acid in white vinegar kills weeds. You may also be using plants that need that very same acid. So, if weed pulling is tiring you out, spray a white vinegar solution all over them.
You can plant wheat grass or cat grass near the plants that the cat eats. It may also work to add citrus peelings or mothballs to the soil of the plants, because the odor is unpleasant to cats.
Coffee Grounds
If you discover that your soil is very alkaline, take used coffee grounds and mix them thoroughly with your soil. Used coffee grounds will add acidity, helping to optimize the soil’s pH. This solution will make the vegetables you grow healthier and more flavorful.
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 2013-07-29 01:31:51.
