Organic gardening is the alternative to using toxic products such as fertilizers or pesticides on the food you are going to eat and the environment you live in. Also, organic horticulture is quite cheap on the whole. These tips will get you right into the swing of organic gardening and improve your skill in no time.
Learn how to properly lay sod. Get your soil ready before you lay your sod. Remove weeds and break your soil until all the clumps are gone. Lightly, but firmly compress the soil, making certain it is flat. Dampen the soil completely. Sod should be staggered in rows, the joints offsetting from each other. After the sod is in place, go over the surface to ensure everything is level. Use loose soil to fill in any gaps between seams. The sod needs to be watered daily for two weeks, by which time it will be rooted and ready to walk on.
Think about planting your seeds in indoor pots and then transplanting them to your garden once they become seedlings. This will help the plants make it to full growth. This method also gives you the freedom of tightening time periods between each planting. Using this method, you can remove the mature plants, then put the seedlings in their places.
Plant vines like ivy to cover fences and dividing walls. Plants that climb are extraordinarily versatile, and can help hide an unsightly wall or fence, usually within one season. You can direct them over certain branches or boards, or you can send them through plants you already have. There are natural climbers, which use tendrils or stems to wrap around any given surface, while others must be tied with a string or rope. Some of the most reliable varieties are wisteria, clematis, jasmine, honeysuckle and climbing roses.
Stink Bugs
Stink bugs can damage your garden, especially if you garden in the fall. Stink bugs like to reside in tomatoes, beans, and pepper plants, as well as many fruits. If you do not keep them under control, the damage can be excessive, so keep an eye out for them.
If many of the plants in your garden grow close to the ground, some horticulture knee pads will prevent pain and knee injuries. You will end up spending a good deal of time on your knees and this can cause a lot of pain by the end of the day. Purchase a great pair of knee pads; they will provide a cushion for your knees while making gardening more comfortable.
Keep your garden fertilized. Use commercially composted products in your garden to help your plants grow. This will reduce the chance of pathogens. Of all the fertilizing options available, it doesn’t really matter which one you choose as long as you use something.
Protect the soil around your vegetable plants with an inch or two of organic mulch. Mulch will keep soil moist for longer. It can also prevent weeds from growing. You will benefit by not having to spend so much time fighting weed growth.
Put money into a quality wheelbarrow and kneeling stool if you plan to do garden work often. Gardening can be very tough on the knees as you spend much time leaning near the ground, so a portable stool can make all the difference to your comfort. You will need a wheelbarrow in order to perform various horticulture chores, it is a good thing to have on hand.
Try to pour a bit of leftover water from your steamed veggies on them. You may fertilize the soil with tea or coffee for plants that favor acidic environments, like rhododendrons and gardenias. Chamomile tea is a good remedy against fungus.
Utilizing the advice provided in this article in your organic gardening efforts will produce great results. You will quickly see your garden becoming more productive and healthy, while being free of toxins. As your garden starts to become more attuned with nature, you will also see it attracting more wildlife.
Originally posted 2014-03-28 12:18:40.
