Organic gardening is a movement that is rapidly gathering satisfied followers. By following some simple advice, you can get started in the interesting world of horticulture in just a little time. Use what you read and get down to work!
Fall edibles are a wonderful addition to your garden. This year, instead of using your regular clay pots to plant your kale and lettuce, use a pumpkin as the container instead! To use the pumpkin as a planter, it is important to prevent it from rotting. To do this, you simply spray the entire inside and any edges with a gardening spray called Wilt-Pruf. This is done after you’ve opened the pumpkin at the top and removed the insides. Now you can use the pumpkin as a planter.
When mowing the lawn, don’t mow the grass all the way down to the root. By leaving your grass a little higher off the ground, it give the roots a chance to grow deep into the soil which makes the lawn stronger, and that helps keep it from drying out. Short grass on the other hand is more susceptible to drying out.
Before you start planting your garden, plan it! This helps you remember where each plant was planted before they begin to sprout. You might end up losing small plants in a large area, because you did not water them.
If you are looking for an all-natural, organic way to weed your garden, consider “boiling off” the weeds. Considering that boiling water is rather safe, you don’t have to worry about toxins in your soil or at your dinner table. Douse boiling water on the weeds and avoid nearby plants carefully. Boiling water is not good for the weed roots and will stunt further growth.
Heat softens vegetables, so you can damage them immensely by pulling them out of the ground or cutting them off vines when it is too hot outside. For vegetables growing on vines, cut them carefully rather than twisting them off to avoid damage to the plant.
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Allow your children to actively participate in planting your organic garden. An organic garden will help your child learn more about plants and insects, and it’s a wonderful bonding time while growing healthy produce.
Think about planting everbearing strawberries in your garden, especially if you have small children. Strawberries are a favorite of children due to their sweetness. And since they’re so easy and fun to pick, it’s also a healthy, productive, safe activity that children can assist adults with.
Protect cuts from dirt and chemicals, and think about staying away from horticulture until they heal. If dirt and grime get into a cut while horticulture, it may become infected. You can completely seal the area using some of the great bandages that are now available.
Use a beer trap to get rid of unwanted pests, like slugs. Take a glass jar and bury it so that the soil is even with its mouth. Fill the jar with beer to an inch below the jar’s top. The slugs will be drawn to the beer and then drown in the jar.
Organic horticulture is more difficult than horticulture with chemicals, but you will reap a greater reward. While chemical pesticides and fertilizers may claim to do great things for your garden, organic methods will give you the best crops possible.
Most people favor organically grown fruits and vegetables for their cleanliness and the fact that they are not grown with harmful pesticides. This provides benefits for your family, but you ought to double check for pests.
Gardening is by far one of the most beloved hobbies among men and women from all over the world, but organic gardening takes it a step further by using earth-friendly methods. This kind of horticulture keeps you more involved in planting, cultivating and harvesting, giving you a clearer picture of the entire life cycle of each plant.
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Perfecting an organic garden is as simple as committing a little time, and being patient. Following the suggestions outlined above should help you get your organic garden off the ground more effectively. You can succeed as an organic gardener. You will have tasty, fresh vegetables and a beautiful addition to your home.
Originally posted 2014-04-19 11:14:56.
