There are so many natural alternatives available to you if you want to turn your garden organic. You just need to learn what you can do, and then do it.
A good way to ensure that your seeds sprout effectively is to start them in smaller pots and then transplant them once they reach the seedling stage. Your plants will be more likely to mature this way. This will also allow you to stick to a tighter, cleaner planting schedule. The seedlings are reading for planting immediately after you remove older plants.
Plants that climb can hide fences and walls. These climbing plants will help beautify an old fence, and they are fast workers too. They also work to cover up old, and possibly dead, vegetation. There are those that have to be fixed to a support, but others will find a surface to cling to all on their own through twining stems or tendrils. Climbing roses, honeysuckle, wisteria, clematis, and jasmine are some great plants to try out.
Using boiling water to kill weeds is both efficient and organic. A boiling pot of water is one the best and safest herbicides you can find. Pour boiling water on any weeds, but be careful not to spill it on plants you want to keep. The water will kill the weeds by destroying the roots and if poured directly on the weeds, will prevent them from growing back.
Ensuring your plants are both dry and aerated is a great way to keep them healthy. Moisture on your plants is a sure way to attract parasites and disease. One common organism that thrives on moisture is the fungi family. Although fungi can be treated with sprays, it is possible to preempt the problem and very important to plant health that you do so.
Controlling pests can be quite challenging when trying to grow a healthy, hardy vegetable garden. Don’t spray any harsh chemicals on your vegetables because you will be eating them later on. You can prevent pests from appearing in the garden by adopting a vigilant attitude. If you happen to notice them early on, you can control them just by physically removing them from your plants with your hands.
An easy, inexpensive way to give them nutrients is to pour the leftover water from your steamed vegetables into the soil. You should also try using a bit of coffee grounds or tea to increase the acidity of the soil for your gardenias or your rhododendrons. Chamomile tea applied to plants can be an effective remedy for fungus problems.
Beneficial Insects
Keep your garden free from broad-spectrum pesticides. Besides killing the insects you don’t want, this type of pesticide will also kill beneficial insects. The bugs you need are often more fragile than the ones you don’t: a pesticide could actually kill the beneficial insects while leaving the pests unaffected. If this happens, you just fuel an expanding cycle of needing even more pesticides.
Gardening is an excellent relaxation tactic. Countless methods of unwinding from the stresses of life exist. Horticulture is a great way to achieve this satisfaction. While you do have to invest a little bit of money, the returns on that are huge. You will feel great satisfaction by creating your own garden of tranquility.
During the hottest hours of each day, your vegetables become too soft, and even gentle harvesting will cause damage and bruising. Cut vegetables off at the vine, and don’t twist them off, as this could hurt the plant.
If you want to get children in on the fun, plant a few strawberries, everbearing if possible. Little ones will be more likely to help when they can enjoy the fun of harvesting their own fruit.
Just about anyone who wants to plant a garden can plant one, but only those who truly understand what it takes will be successful. Make sure to use these organic tips.
Originally posted 2013-05-13 14:15:33.
