If you want to improve your diet, you should think about organic gardening. It does require some effort, in order to grow, though. Knowing where to start when planning an organic garden can be a little confusing.
Start your plants in containers before transferring them to the garden. Your plants will be more likely to survive if you do this. This also helps tighten time between plantings. As soon as the mature plants are removed, you can replace them with fresh seedlings.
When winter arrives, you could save some plants by placing them inside your house. You may be able to save your most resistant or expensive plants. Carefully dig up the plants, using caution not to disturb the roots, then transfer into a pot.
In order for plants to grow, they must have enough CO2. Often, plants achieve better growth when they are surrounded by high levels of CO2. The best way to expose your plants to a high level of carbon dioxide is by growing them in a greenhouse. To maximize your plants’ growth, make sure to monitor these levels to ensure they’re adequate.
You can use natural materials or other plants in your garden to keep away pests. A border of marigolds or onions around your veggies can prevent slugs. Wood ash used as mulch helps repel pests as well when around shrubs and trees. Using these natural methods will reduce the need for potentially harmful chemical pesticides.
Think about starting your peas indoors rather than planting them directly in the garden. By initially planting them indoors, the seeds tend to germinate better. The seedlings will also be heartier, which means they can resist pests and diseases better. After the seedlings have grown strong indoors, it will be time for you to transplant them to outdoor beds.
Pest control is one of the hardest things about growing a vegetable garden. It is important not to use harmful chemical agents, because you are growing produce that is intended to be eaten. You can prevent pests from appearing in the garden by adopting a vigilant attitude. If you catch pests early, you can remove them by hand effectively.
Plant for fall color. That doesn’t have to be it though. Autumn is the most colorful season of all, foliage-wise. Fall trees sport a variety of colorful leaves that range from subtle yellows to rich crimsons. Some very good shrubs to choose are barberry, hydrangea, and cotoneaster, which is a member of the rose family.
Wisely water your garden. A soaker hose is a great way to water all of the plants at once, and will save you a lot of time. Use low water pressure with your soaker hose so that the force of the water does not harm sprouts and seedlings. You can go about your business and leave your soaker hose at work for an hour or two.
You don’t want to pick vegetables during the day when it is hot, as that is when they are prone to damage due to them being softer. Cut them with a tool rather than pulling or twisting, otherwise you could damage the plant itself.
As you’ve just read, organic gardening does require research, effort, and hard work in order to begin growing organic plants on your own. In addition, it’s true that you must be consistent if you want to see results. If you use the advice in this article, you will soon see great results from your organic garden.
Originally posted 2013-05-01 21:17:24.
