If you are environmentally conscious and worried about the toxic effects of chemicals, organic gardening may be for you. Organic gardeners eschew the harsh chemicals and fertilizers used by large corporate farms. There is also the fact that maintaining an organic garden is inexpensive. With the tips here in this article you can quickly become an expert in organic gardening.
You will need to properly lay sod. Before you lay the sod, the soil has to be prepared. Remove weeds and break your soil until all the clumps are gone. Using a light but firm touch, compact the soil until it is flat. Make sure you work with a moist soil. Lay the sod in straight rows, ensuring the seams meet perfectly. You want the sod to end up as a flat and even surface. If there are any gaps in between the sod pieces, then you can fill these in with some soil. Your sod should be watered everyday for at least two weeks, then it will root itself and walk on it.
Use the correct type of soil for best results. The soil may have to be adapted, depending on what types of plants you’re planning for the garden. It is also possible to create individual areas with one specific soil type.
Knee Pads
If many of the plants in your garden grow close to the ground, some gardening knee pads will prevent pain and knee injuries. Kneeling on the ground as you garden will eventually cause serious discomfort for your knees. Investing in good knee pads will help cushion your knees so you are more comfortable.
If you want an organic way to weed your garden, try “boiling” them. One of the safest “herbicides” you can find is a pot of boiling water. Just pour boiling water directly on top of the weeds cautiously to avoid damaging your plants. What this does it essentially kill the weeds by damaging their roots. The result is that those weeds are unlikely to regrow.
Mint leaves are wonderful, but don’t you despise how quickly they can take over a garden due to rapid growth? You can slow their growth rate by planting them in a garden container or large pot instead. You can simply put the container below the soil level. Once you do, the container will constrain the roots, preventing them from overshadowing all of your other plants.
Instead of leaving clumps of irises intact, divide them so that your flowers can grow in a more healthy manner. Splitting up overgrown groups of irises will allow you to easily increase the number of irises in your garden. When foliage is dead, lift bulbous irises. The bulbs will naturally split in your hands, and after you replant them, will flower about a year later. Divide rhizomes with a knife. Cut several new pieces out of the outside and get rid of the old center. At the least, each piece will need to have one strong offshoot. Set your cuttings into the ground right away.
Protect the soil around your vegetable plants with an inch or two of organic mulch. Mulch keeps soil moist for longer periods of time. It will also dramatically decrease weed growth. This will save you time, money, and effort in your lovely garden.
Know the perfect time to harvest the vegetables in your garden. There is a specific time to pick every sort of vegetable in order to maximize its taste and cooking utility. Many vegetables are best when picked young; baby peas are a prime example. On the other hand, tomatoes taste best when they are as ripe as possible from the vine. So, find out the best time to harvest your vegetables.
Avoid sun damage by dressing appropriately whenever you will be horticulture in the sun. This includes wide-brimmed hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Protecting yourself from the sun will lower your chances of getting skin cancer, as well as prevent premature aging from sun damage.
To be most efficient in your horticulture, always keep your tools close at hand. You have several options including using a bucket to hold your tools or wearing pants with lots of sturdy pockets. Keep your trowel, pruning shears and gloves handy so you can do your garden work quickly and easily.
If you follow these advice on organic horticulture, you will be able to have a productive, toxic-free, healthy garden in the future. You should expect to see more wildlife inhabiting your garden as your garden works more with nature.