If you want to improve your diet, you should think about organic horticulture. You do have to put in some effort, though. Perhaps you are unsure of the benefits of organic gardening, or you are unsure how to get your garden started.
Clay is naturally hard, and can can stick to a shovel making it frustrating to work with. Rubbing wax on the shovel prior to digging can kick this challenge to the curb. The wax prevents the clay from sticking to the shovel, and stops rust from forming.
Do not plant perennials that are prone to snail infestation. Slugs and snails will quickly destroy your garden if you let them. Young plants with smooth and tender leaves are their favorite. Certain perennials are unappetizing to slugs and snails, especially those with tough, hairy leaves or an unappetizing taste. Excellent varieties include heuchera, achillea, euphorbia, campanula, and helleborus.
Before you plant anything in your garden, have the soil checked. Soil analysis costs a little money, but the report can inform you how to enrich your soil and open the door to a lush garden. It can avoid ruined vegetables and flowers, so check with places, such as a cooperative extension department to see where you can obtain the analysis.
When partaking in horticulture activities, particularly in the autumn months, keep an eye on those stink bugs. They love to inhabit peppers, beans, tomatoes and all kinds of fruit varieties. If not taken care of, these pests can damage the garden, so take steps to cut down their population.
Grow wheat or cat grass in the area around the plants that your cat is eating. Another option is to place something smelly, like citrus peels or mothballs, on the soil surrounding the plants that have previously been eaten.
Make sure you read instructions on products and tools before using them. Otherwise, you are likely to have skin irritations flare up, which can be extremely painful and uncomfortable. Protect yourself and follow all instructions.
Fall Colors
Garden for fall colors. That need not be the case though! In the fall, the foliage displays every color of the rainbow. Maple trees, Dogwood, and Beech trees exist in lots of Fall colors that range from deep crimson to yellow. As you select your shrubbery, consider hydrangea, barberry or other similar plantings.
Some people use gardening as a source of relaxation. There are numerous avenues to pursue when attempting to find your personal peace and relaxation. Horticulture on a sunday afternoon is a simple method of making this happen. It does however require a small investment of money but has tremendous returns. One particularly enjoyable return is the pride you will feel when you grow your own food.
Pick one plant to serve as your garden’s focal point. Gardens are like art; you need to give the piece (or garden) an initial focal point. Many times, it’s just a plant that differs from the surrounding plants.
A successful organic garden is the result of hard work and a good understanding of the principles involved. It is also important to understand that positive results require continued work; your efforts will not be a one time only thing. If you keep the tips provided here in mind, you can find your way to organic gardening success. Enjoy your harvest!
Originally posted 2013-10-29 19:30:33.
