While organic gardening is normally extremely enjoyable and relaxing, it can also cause you major problems if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing. The advice in this piece is sure to pave the way to organic horticulture success.
Put sod down the right way. Before you lay the sod, the soil has to be prepared. Pull out any weeds and break up the soil. Lightly, but firmly compress the soil, making certain it is flat. Water the soil until it is saturated. Stagger your sod so that each joint offsets from joints in adjacent rows. Make sure the sod is firmly placed to ensure a surface that is sufficiently flat and even. Also, make sure to use soil to fill the areas where there are gaps in the sod. You will have to water the sod every day for 2 weeks, and then it should be firmly rooted to the ground, and able to be walked on.
Digging in clay soil with a shovel can be very difficult. The clay isn’t easy to work with and will adhere to the shovel, which only makes the problem worse. To ease the digging, apply some car wax or floor wax to the head of the shovel and buff. By waxing the shovel head, the clay will not be able to adhere to the surface.
When selecting among several varieties of a plant, choose the ones that will produce the largest yield. A disease-resistant hybrid plant can be a good option to consider over a more traditional variety due to its tendency to produce higher yields.
Try using climber plants to cover up your fences and walls. Plants that climb are extraordinarily versatile, and can help hide an unsightly wall or fence, usually within one season. They may also grow through tress and shrubs that are already grown, or you can train them to cover your arbor. Some climbers will attach themselves to a support using twining stems or tendrils, while other varieties need to be held up by tying them in place. Excellent varieties include honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine, climbing roses and clematis.
Make sure to be weary of stink bugs whenever you garden, particularly during the fall months. They love to inhabit peppers, beans, tomatoes and all kinds of fruit varieties. They can do serious damage in your garden, so look for an effective method of reducing their population.
In a place that’s dark, pre-soak the seeds. You then want to place a small amount of seeds in a container that’s smaller and then fill it up with water to the top. This will keep your seeds hydrated and give you a little head start with your growing. Your seeds will then have the best chance possible to survive to maturity.
When mowing your lawn, avoid mowing the grass too short. When the grass is a little longer, the roots will be stronger and the lawn becomes more resistant. Short grass tends to have shallow roots, which can cause dried out, brown patches to occur.
Organic Gardening
In conclusion, there are more aspects of organic gardening than one would originally think. With hard work and patience, you will be happy with the end result–a fabulous organic garden. By using the advice you learned here, you will be well on the path to becoming an organic gardening pro.
Originally posted 2014-02-27 09:00:34.
