Anyone can learn how to maintain an organic garden and enjoy it. However, a beginner may find the whole experience intimidating. How should a novice gardener get started? If so, keep reading. You are only minutes away from becoming a better gardener.
When winter comes, you can save a few plants by transferring them inside the house. You should probably save the most resistant or expensive plants. Cautiously avoid the roots while digging, and put your plant into a perfectly sized pot.
When gardening, beware of stink bugs and other insects, particularly in the autumn. They like to feast on all kinds of fruits, as well as peppers, tomatoes, and beans. If you don’t treat them, they can do a lot of damage in your garden.
For showy flowers throughout the spring and summer, plant plenty of bulbs. Bulbs will grow every year and are easier to take care of than seeds. Include a variety of plantings to get a full season of flowers, from early bloomers to late-season varieties.
When mowing the lawn, don’t mow the grass all the way down to the root. If you let your grass keep some height after mowing, it will be able to absorb more sun and moisture resulting in a lusher, greener lawn. If you have short grass, you will have short roots and you will dry out your grass.
Make sure you protect any tender deciduous shrubs. Fragile shrubs, that are planted in pots, should be covered to protect them during the cold season. You want to then tie the tops of the canes together, and cover them with a sheet or blanket. This tactic is better than utilizing plastic, because it will allow air to circulate.
Always fertilize your garden. Manure is probably the best fertilizer. Choose a commercial product to reduce the risks of pathogen exposure. Many types of fertilizers are available. The type you utilize is not critical; just be sure to use one.
It is possible to use natural materials as well as other plants to help keep pests away from your garden. Slugs can be kept at bay with a patch of marigolds or pungent vegetables. You can also prevent insect pests by using wood ash like mulch around your trees and shrubs. Using these natural methods will reduce the need for potentially harmful chemical pesticides.
Inner Peace
Use horticulture as a way to relax and recuperate. There are a variety of ways to achieve a state of inner peace. Many find that gardening is a great method for achieving this. While you do have to invest a little bit of money, the returns on that are huge. Knowing that you have grown these plants yourself can give you a great feeling of joy and inner peace.
Let your children be involved in your organic horticulture efforts. Toiling together in the garden brings your family closer together and offers many different opportunities to learn new things and instill green values.
If you’re working to build a sustainable organic garden, try leaving a portion of your garden untouched so that the wildlife will be able to thrive. The kind of birds and insects needed for pollination will be naturally present on your property and help with your organic garden.
Learn to work efficiently. Don’t waste time searching for lost tools. You can prepare what you need beforehand, keep it all handy in a toolbox or a shed, and you will be ready to work in your garden at a moment’s notice. You may also wish to invest in a tool belt to keep all of your tools within reach while gardening.
These tips probably gave you some insight into how to enjoy organic gardening. Properly growing your garden can involve serious relaxation and even some fun. If you remember these tips the next time you are in the garden, you will be much more successful.
Originally posted 2014-10-31 02:18:32.
