In the world of organic horticulture, there are plenty of great resources available to both new and experienced organic gardeners alike. There are many e-guides, books, videos, and other resources available. This set of tips contains some of the best advice for helping a good organic gardener become a great organic gardener.
To prevent your plants from getting shocked by a big change, get them gradually used to climate and temperature changes. Put the plants outside in the sun for one to two hours in the beginning. Slowly, day after day, you can leave your plants outside for a little longer. By the time the week ends, your plants will be ready for their big move and should have no problems!
Check the nutrients in the soil before you plant your garden. For a small fee, a soil analysis can be obtained – based on that report – the soil can be properly enriched to support a vibrant garden. A lot of cooperative extension offices can provide this service to you and it is worth knowing what you need to do in order to avoid ruining your plants.
Stink Bugs
Keep an eye open for stink bugs in your garden, especially during the fall months. These bugs like to eat beans, peppers, tomatoes, and many kinds of fruits. If they go unnoticed, they can cause large amounts of harm to your garden, so remember to take protective measures to reduce the population of stink bugs there.
You must be sure to remove all of the weeds that grow in your garden. A vibrant garden will be overrun with weeds if they are left alone. White vinegar has been known to kill weeds quickly. Yes, white vinegar actually kills weeds! If you are too busy to pull weeds by hand, make a white vinegar solution and keep it handy for a quick spray when needed.
Bulbs are a great option for people who want to enjoy spring and summer flowers. Bulbs are hardy, easy to grow into flowers, and will blossom for several years. Different bulbs bloom at various times, so choosing appropriately, you may have blooms early spring to later summer.
Autumn not only means colder weather but new vegetables to plant. Why not plant lettuce and kale inside a hollowed-out pumpkin? Cut an opening in the pumpkin and scoop the insides out. Then spray the edges and empty inside of the pumpkin with Wilt-Pruf so the pumpkin doesn’t rot. Finished? Now you’re all set for planting!
Make sure to pre-soak seeds, preferably in a dark location. Place a couple of seeds in a tiny container, and fill it with water nearly to the top. This will give your seeds a healthy head start in the growth process. Your seeds will then have the best chance possible to survive to maturity.
When mowing your lawn do not cut it as short as possible. If you leave some of the grass when you mow, the roots grow further into the ground, which makes the grass less prone to drying and other hazards. Short grass is more prone to getting dried out and turning brown.
Mint Leaves
If you find yourself in love with mint leaves, but not with how they dominate a garden, read on. That’s why it’s better to place mint in containers rather than letting it have free rein in your garden. The container will keep the roots from spreading throughout you garden, and prevent the mint leaves from sprouting in other areas.
Don’t forget to use a good fertilizer in your garden. Manure is great in enabling plants to grow, although it’s vital to use commercially composted products in order to lessen the risk of a variety of pathogens. You must be sure to use some kind of fertilizer. There are many different combinations available for different uses.
Now you know a little more on how you can be a successful organic gardener. Keep learning more tricks and start practicing with a few plants. You can use whatever information you find useful when you create your own beautiful organic garden.
Originally posted 2014-01-05 23:24:38.
