It can be a bit tricky at times but don’t let that deter you; when you grow your own organic garden, you create healthy products for you to eat. There are a multitude of seeds and starter plants available. The following article will offer you some helpful advice to meet with organic horticulture success.
Do not improperly lay your new sod. Before laying the sod, have your soil prepared. Do some weeding if necessary, then break the soil until it is no longer packed. Flatten your soil and make it slightly compact. The soil should be adequately moistened. You should lay your sod staggered, and have the joints offset. Compact the sod down so you form a flat and even surface, then fill in any crevices within the sod by using some soil. After two weeks of daily watering, the sod should be rooted; at this time, it is now safe to walk on it.
Shoveling soil that is mostly clay can be difficult because of the hardness of the soil, and because it sticks to the shovel. Make your shoveling job easier by lightly coating a shovel with a layer of wax, then buffing the surface. Either car wax or floor wax will work just fine. The clay will no longer stick to the shovel, and this also helps to prevent other problems like rusting.
Baking Soda
Don’t bother with expensive chemicals if your plants start to sport powdery mildew. Plain water with a bit of liquid soap and baking soda will do the trick. Once a week, spray this on plants to eliminate the mildew. Baking soda is a good way to get rid of mildew on your plants gently.
Before you start planting your garden, plan it! Use this to remind you where certain things were planted, later when they start sprouting. This is important, because different plants require different care.
You must protect tender, deciduous shrubs. Shrubs in pots especially need special care in the colder weather. Pull the canes together at the top and securely tie them. Next, using a sheet or perhaps even a blanket, cover the structure. When you do this you allow air to flow and circulate which can actually prevent rotting, this method is great and better than just wrapping your plant in some plastic.
Many people think the best green gardens start from seeds, rather than plants. When planting a garden, the best way is to initially start with seeds. Plastics from nurseries aren’t recycled often, which causes them to go into landfills; so try starting with seeds, or buying from organic nurseries.
If you are planning on growing peas, begin the plantings inside instead of outside. Planting them inside helps the seeds germinate better. Seedlings raised indoors are hardier, too; they can stand up better to diseases and insects. Transplant them outside when they are fully established and able to thrive.
Another way to help them grow is by watering them with the liquid that is left from cooking vegetables. For gardenias and rhododendrons, try putting your used coffee grounds or tea bags in the soil so they may acquire the acid they need for proper growth. If you find that you have a fungus problem, try sprinkling some chamomile tea on your plants.
Make sure your pesticides are focused on only what you’re trying to kill. Broad-spectrum pesticides not only kill pests, but also “good” bugs like ground beetles that eat pests. In fact, beneficial insects are more likely to die than pests if you spray these types of pesticides. As the population of “good” bugs dwindles, your garden may become overrun with pests. You will need even more pesticides to deal with the problem, and it will never really go away.
A mixture of aspirin and water can protect your plants from common diseases. To add the aspirin to the plant, dissolve about one tablet and a half into approximately two gallons of fresh water. Spray your plants with the water if they have a disease. Be sure to repeat this process every two or three weeks.
As discussed earlier, there are many benefits to growing your garden with natural and organic methods. This opens up a world of possibilities for your flowers, vegetables and herbs. The tips in this article will set you on the right path to a successful organic garden, that provides healthy food for your family.
Originally posted 2015-02-22 01:03:36.
