Men and women of all ages enjoy relaxing in an organic gardening and making things grow. But, newcomers may find the process to be somewhat overwhelming at first. So, how should a beginning organic gardener learn the basics? If so, keep reading. You are only minutes away from becoming a better gardener.
Learn how to properly lay sod. Get your soil ready before you lay the sod. Pull any weeds that you see, and work to break up the soil so that it is a fine tilth. Using a light but firm touch, compact the soil until it is flat. Make sure you work with a moist soil. You want the sod laid down in staggered rows, and the joints to be offset from each other. Firm sod until there is an even, flat surface; fill in gaps with soil. Water the sod each day for two weeks so it will become well-rooted and ready for foot traffic.
Use bulbs to ensure continuous flowers throughout the spring and summer. Bulbs are usually very hearty and very easy to grow, and bulbs will grow year after year. Different bulbs bloom at various times, so choosing appropriately, you may have blooms early spring to later summer.
Try to grow some wheat or cat grass around your cat’s favorite plants. You can also put something on top of the soil around the plants that has an offensive smell to cats, such as mothballs or citrus peel.
Don’t plant a garden without planning it. This will help you to remember where you planted the different plants when sprouts begin to shoot up from the ground. A good plan can also help you to place each plant in the area that is most beneficial to them.
Using boiling water to kill weeds is both efficient and organic. Boiling water in a pot is a safe “herbicide.” Douse boiling water on the weeds and avoid nearby plants carefully. Weeds will usually stop growing if boiling water damages their roots.
Good green gardens begin from seeds, not plants. Starting with your own seeds is more environmentally friendly than buying plants from a nursery. Seeds eliminate the waste of plastic containers from nurseries which rarely get recycled. There are some nurseries, however, that send their plants out in organic potting materials.
Start your peas in a protected indoors environment rather than outside. Pea seeds tend to germinate much better when planted indoors, before being moved to an outside garden. The seedling sprouts will be heartier, giving them a better chance to grow into a healthy adult plant capable of rebuffing diseases. Once the seedlings are sturdy enough, they can be transplanted to their rightful place in the garden.
Pest control is very difficult if you are dealing with your veggie garden. Don’t spray harsh chemicals since they will spoil your veggies. Research the methods available for eliminating garden pests organically. Taking the pests off of the plants by hand is one of the best fixes if you are able to catch the infestation in its early stages.
Pectrum Pesticides
Broad-spectrum pesticides are really not the optimal choice for pest control in your garden. In addition, these pesticides destroy the good insects which eat pests. Bugs that provide a benefit to your garden are more easily killed by these broad-spectrum pesticides, you may simply end up with a bigger pest problem. This can lead to needing even more pesticides to eliminate the problem insects.
The warmth of the day can make vegetables soft, making them more prone to damage as you pick them. Vegetables and fruits should always be cut from the vine, not twisted; twisting subjects a plant to needless stress.
It’s simple to lay a new perennial bed. Take your spade and work up a thin layer of soil. Turn that soil over, then spread a few inches of wood chips on the newly turned area. Let the area sit for a fortnight, then turn the earth and set up your new perennial bed.
Pine Needles
Do not overlook the benefits of pine mulch for your garden. Acidic soil is a favorite of garden plants that are high in acidity. If this is the case, use pine needles to mulch your beds. Covering your plant beds with a layer of pine needles will allow the pine needles to disperse their acidic nutrients into the soil for your plants.
An old laundry basket makes a great way to gather your harvest. The laundry basket is a perfect strainer for any produce run off. Rinse the product off whilst it’s in the basket so that any extra water can strain through the laundry basket’s holes.
After reading this article, you should have a better idea of the appeal of growing an organic garden. Working in your garden will bring you great relaxation while you have a fun experience. Follow the advice in this article to avoid the common pitfalls associated with organic horticulture.