Many people turn to organic gardening because they are worried about the long-term toxic effects of the many commercial fertilizers and pesticides, on both their health and the environment. Also, organic horticulture is quite cheap on the whole. With the tips here in this article you can quickly become an expert in organic gardening.
Think about planting your seeds in indoor pots and then transplanting them to your garden once they become seedlings. Your plants will be more likely to mature this way. In addition, you can shorten the intervals between your plantings. Once the fully matured plants are removed, the seedlings can be planted.
The handles on your gardening tools can be used as a convenient measuring instrument. Tools with long handles, such as a shovel or rake, are absolutely perfect for this job, and make your workload a little bit smaller. Just lay your tool down on the floor then lay a yardstick beside the handle. Mark your distances with a permanent marker. This will allow you to have a ruler at your fingertips when you are working out in the garden.
When horticulture, be sure to look closely for stink bug infestation, especially during Autumn. They love to inhabit peppers, beans, tomatoes and all kinds of fruit varieties. If they are left in the garden, they can do great damage to your plants, so you should do whatever you can to eliminate them.
Do you hate how fresh mint leaves grow and take over your lovely garden but still like them? Control their expansion by confining them to a large pot. You have the option of planting the container with the plant to keep the roots from taking the garden over.
There are natural steps you can take to keep garden pests at bay. For example, slugs can be deterred by the presence of marigolds or onions. Keep insects away from shrub and tree seedlings with mulch containing wood ash. You will be able to stay away from harsh chemical based pesticides by incorporating these techniques into your gardening.
You should be cognizant of the peak time for harvesting your vegetables. Every vegetable has a proper time to be picked in order to capture the perfect flavor. Veggies such as zucchini or baby peas, for instance, taste their best if they get picked young. The opposite is true of tomatoes. They taste their best if you allow them to ripen on the vine as long as possible. So, learn about the ideal harvest time for your vegetables.
Applying the knowledge you learned here to your garden will help ensure you have a thriving, toxin-free garden of your very own. You should expect to see more wildlife inhabiting your garden as your garden works more with nature.
Originally posted 2014-07-08 14:36:39.
