Organic horticulture is very popular these days but many people are afraid to dip their toes into it. The task may seem daunting and complicated to those unfamiliar with it. This article can help you get the tips you need to make the leap into the fun and beneficial world of organic gardening.
Select plants that produce a relatively high yield. If yield is important, choose hybrids designed to resist cold and diseases rather than traditional varieties.
Baking Soda
Do not spend your money on chemicals to fight mildew. The best solution is mixing baking soda, a drop of liquid dish detergent and water together in a spray bottle. Once a week, spray this solution on your plants and your mildew should disappear in no time. Baking soda will bring no damage to your plants, and will treat the mildew in a gentle and efficient manner.
In order for plants to grow, they must have enough CO2. In general, higher amounts of CO2 are related to better plant growth. Getting a greenhouse is the best way to get a higher amount. CO2 levels, when kept high, give your plants optimal growing conditions.
If your garden includes vegetables, make sure you plant them in a location whether they are exposed to sunlight for a minimum of six hours each day. If you neglect this, it is likely that you will notice slow growth and reduced quality in your vegetables This is the same for many varieties of flowers.
A good but unusual organic solution for weeding your plants is try “boiling” your weeds way. Boiling water is a very safe alternative to other potent herbicides. Pour boiling water on any weeds, but be careful not to spill it on plants you want to keep. Boiling water damages weed and plant roots, so be sure to avoid the plants you don’t want to eliminate.
Do you like mint, but not how they ruin your garden? You should plant the mint in a rather large garden container or pot instead so you can monitor growth. You can then plant the container down in the ground if you like, but the walls of the container will hold the roots captive, and keep the plant from taking over your garden!
Be sure to split the irises. If you split up clumps of them, you will eventually have more of this flower. Try to life the bulbous irises when foliage begins to die. The bulbs should automatically divide in your palm, and once you put them back into the earth, they will typically flower the following year. You should divide rhizomes using a knife. Get rid of the center and keep the new pieces you cut from the outside. Each piece needs one strong offshoot. For optimum viability, plant your new cuttings into the ground without delay.
Whether you have been gardening for a few days or a few decades, you must never deviate from the instructions on the labeling of all implements and chemicals. If you ignore them, you can irritate your skin in most painful ways. Always follow packaging directions to ensure your body’s safety.
When you keep in mind the tips, tricks and advice in this article, the prospect of organic horticulture should not seem so fearful. It is relatively easy to have an organic garden, that you can show off with pride. Soon you can have fresh, environmentally-friendly fruits and vegetables on your table.
Originally posted 2013-07-10 10:46:48.
