Many people think of starting an organic garden, but few actually go out and do it. The task may seem daunting and complicated to those unfamiliar with it. Follow the advice in this article to make organic gardening a simple and fun activity.
Gradually acclimate plants to temperature changes and conditions, if you want to avoid shocking them. You need to give them about an hour of sunlight during the first day. Throughout the week, you should leave your plants out for a little longer each day. After a week’s time, the plants should be fine staying outside.
It can be very hard to shovel clay soil, especially when it sticks to your shovel as you are working. To make your digging project easier, apply a coat of automobile wax to your shovel first and then buff it lightly. The wax prevents the clay from sticking to the shovel, and stops rust from forming.
It is important to choose the right type of soil if you want to achieve the best results. Different types of plants require different soils, so check soil requirements for the ones you choose. You may also be able to design an artificial area that contains one type of dirt.
Remove your garden’s weeds! Weeds can destroy a once promising garden and take away all its potential. For this task, try using white vinegar. The acidity of the vinegar is harmful to most plants. Putting white vinegar on your plants gets rid of much of the need to pull out the weeds.
If you want flowers in spring and summer, plant bulbs in the garden. Bulbs are one of the easiest plants to grow and are hardy perennials that return each year. Include a variety of plantings to get a full season of flowers, from early bloomers to late-season varieties.
Start Planting
The approach of fall means you need to start planting autumn goodies. Try something different by planting kale or lettuce inside a pumpkin, instead of using the planter pots you traditionally use. Use some Wilt-Pruf to prevent your pumpkin from decomposing and then you can put your plants right inside. You can start planting now.
When you decide to add vegetables into your garden space, be aware that they must be placed where they will receive direct sunlight for a minimum of six hours daily. Many types of veggies require this amount in order to thrive and produce the food source that you are hoping for. Many flowers also require adequate sunlight to flourish.
Give peas a head start by sprouting them indoors. Seeds are more likely to sprout when started indoors. Give the seeds enough time to get stronger: growing indoors will make it easier for your plants to resist diseases and the pesky bugs. When your plants are sturdy, move them outdoors.
Give them a nutritious drink by using the water that you boiled your veggies in. For gardenias and rhododendrons, try putting your used coffee grounds or tea bags in the soil so they may acquire the acid they need for proper growth. If fungus is an issue, Chamomile tea sprinkled on the plant may be effective.
Organic Garden
The information you’ve been given in this article should have done a great deal to ease any apprehension that you have about starting your own organic garden. It is relatively easy to have an organic garden, that you can show off with pride. Soon you can have fresh, environmentally-friendly fruits and vegetables on your table.
Originally posted 2013-05-10 16:10:03.
