Chances are, you’ve probably at least heard, if not seen, organic foods at some point. It is easy to spot organic products. These foods are not packaged the same and tend to cost much more. Keep reading for a variety of tips and tricks for maintaining an organic garden.
Coffee grounds can be used to amend soils that are high in alkaline. Using coffee grounds is a low-cost way to increase the acidity of the soil. When you use them, you will start to notice that your vegetables are tastier and more vibrant in color.
Before you start planting your garden, plan it out. Doing this makes it easier to keep track of where you planted what when you first start to see sprouts. With a plan, you will also be less likely to lose track of small groups or individual plants within a large and ambitious garden.
Do you ever wish that your fresh mint leaves would not grow as quickly and overcome your garden? You should plant the mint in a rather large garden container or pot instead so you can monitor growth. If you would like, go ahead and plant the container and the plant right in the ground to prevent root overtake.
There are several all-natural ways to keep pests out of your garden, including certain plants. Forming a border around your vegetable garden with marigolds or onions are ideal for repelling slugs. Wood ash can be used as mulch, and if put on the base of shrub and tree seedlings, will keep insects away. Natural remedies, like the ones listed, will help reduce the need and usage of harsh chemical pesticides.
Place a few inches of organically based mulch around your vegetable plants. The mulch will keep the soil around the plants moist a little longer. This method will also prevent weeds. This could save you lots of weed-pulling time.
Consider planting evergreens that produce berries in your yard. The berries will provide a boost of color to your backyard, even during the colder months when most of the other vegetation has been drained of their color. Some evergreens that will provide winter color are the American Holly, Common Snowberry, American Cranberrybush, and the Winterberry.
Familiarize yourself with the optimum harvesting time of your vegetables. Each variety of vegetable has a specific time to be harvested so that you may enjoy its fullest flavor. For example, zucchini and baby peas are best picked young. By contrast, it’s best to wait until tomatoes are fully ripe before picking them. Research the best time to pick your produce.
Growing your garden at home might not be the most convenient thing for you, but you will save a lot of money and always have the confidence that what you’re eating and feeding your family is as fresh and as healthy as possible. Use the tips you’ve learned here and get started on your garden today.
Originally posted 2019-04-26 14:43:06.
