In the world of organic gardening, there are plenty of great resources available to both new and experienced organic gardeners alike. There are many e-guides, books, videos, and other resources available. This set of tips contains some of the best advice for helping a good organic gardener become a great organic gardener.
Shoveling clay soil is tiresome since clay is hard, and it can also stick to your shovel for twice the difficulty. To make working in clay easier, rub the shovel with floor or car wax and then buff it with a cloth. The wax will help keep dirt from sticking to the shovel, and will also keep the metal from rusting.
Your tool handles can easily be used as handy rulers. Tools with long handles, such as rakes, hoes, and shovels can be converted into handy measuring sticks. Lay the handles upon the floor and use a tape measure along side of them. Next, use a Sharpie to accurately label the distance between each one. Now you have easy access to a long ruler whenever you are horticulture.
Don’t cut your grass too short! By leaving your grass a little taller, you are allowing it to become stronger, as the roots grow stronger and deeper. Short grass tends to have shallow roots, which can cause dried out, brown patches to occur.
Peas have a better chance of survival when their seeds are started indoors as opposed to outside, exposed to the elements. Pea seeds germinate better indoors. The seedlings tend to be healthier, which would help them resist diseases and pests more easily. Once the seedlings have become hardy enough to survive, you can transplant them to your outdoor garden.
Being a novice gardener, you should ensure that you follow the directions carefully for tool and chemical use. Otherwise, you are likely to have skin irritations flare up, which can be extremely painful and uncomfortable. Wear protective gear, and use the products as directed.
Be sure to buy a wheelbarrow and a kneeling stool that you can use for your garden. Spending time on the ground is rough on the knees, a portable and light stool can help make horticulture easier. Horticulture involves moving heavy objects and dirt, so a wheelbarrow makes for a wise investment.
Broad-spectrum pesticides should be avoided in your garden. In addition, these pesticides destroy the good insects which eat pests. These helpful bugs are usually more sensitive to the chemicals than the pests, so if you find yourself in a situation where the good bugs are dying out, you can expect the pest problem to grow. This can result in your using more pesticides to eradicate the problem.
You now know what organic gardening is about, and exactly how to achieve excellent results. There is much to do and only a few particular ways to do it best, at the right time and under the most suitable conditions. Use the tips here, do some further research, and try a few ideas of your own. You can enjoy a lovely organic garden quicker than you think.
Originally posted 2013-12-09 13:41:06.
