There are a variety of all-natural techniques that you can employ that will create a healthy, vibrant organic garden. All you need to do is gain a little knowledge, and then put it to good use.
Shoveling soil that is mostly clay can be difficult because of the hardness of the soil, and because it sticks to the shovel. To make working in clay easier, rub the shovel with floor or car wax and then buff it with a cloth. This causes the clay to slide rather than stick, and prevents rust as a side effect.
Use proper soil for the best results. Dependent on the type of plants you are choosing for the garden, the soil may not be right for them. You can simply use one type of soil to make an artificial area.
Grow some wheat grass or catnip for your cat to eat instead. Offensive smells also work to repel cats and other pesky animals from eating your plants. Try putting mothballs, citrus peels, garlic and other pungent items on the topsoil.
Coffee Grounds
Sometimes the soil you want to use for your garden has a high alkaline content. Combine coffee grounds with the soil to reduce this. Coffee grounds are an affordable means of adding acid to the soil so that it is pH-balanced. By amending your soils, you will help your plants grow and flourish.
Before you plant a garden you should plan it out. Use your seed packages to make fun markers that will remind you where each type of plant is growing. It’s also a good way to keep smaller plants from getting swallowed up by the rest of your garden.
Do you enjoy fresh mint leaves though hate how they grow so fast and take over your entire garden? That’s why it’s better to place mint in containers rather than letting it have free rein in your garden. You can simply put the container below the soil level. Once you do, the container will constrain the roots, preventing them from overshadowing all of your other plants.
In order to start the best garden possible, remember that you should always start with the seeds and not pre-purchased plants. The most “green” way to create a new garden is starting from seeds. Very few nurseries recycle the plastics that they use as containers for their plants, so the majority of these containers are thrown away and dumped in landfills. Therefore, it is better for the environment to plant a garden with seeds or to find a nursery that packages its plants using organic materials.
You can prevent pests from invading your garden with certain plants and natural materials. For example, slugs can be deterred by the presence of marigolds or onions. Using wood ash as mulch around the base of trees and shrub seedlings will also help keep away insect pests. When done naturally, there is no need for pesticides with harsh, and sometimes dangerous, chemicals
Horticulture is an excellent relaxation tactic. Countless methods of unwinding from the stresses of life exist. Horticulture is fun, and it is definitely one of the best ways to achieve this state. The returns are huge for a very minute up front investment cost. Perhaps the most rewarding aspect is the sense of peace and calm that comes from nurturing your plants.
A garden can be planted by anybody. However, those who have taken time to do research will gain the most from their crops. Be sure to apply the useful tips you have read here and enjoy.
Originally posted 2014-02-01 04:40:30.
