Organic gardening is the alternative to using toxic products such as fertilizers or pesticides on the food you are going to eat and the environment you live in. Organic gardening is a very cost-efficient way to grow fruits and vegetables. Here are some helpful techniques to help you learn to garden organically.
Strawberries are a good organic garden choice for families with strawberries, particularly everbearing strawberries. Strawberries are a favorite of children due to their sweetness. And since they’re so easy and fun to pick, it’s also a healthy, productive, safe activity that children can assist adults with.
A great way to ensure that your organic garden will do well is to keep a section of your land unspoiled. The natural wildlife will spring up and make for a perfect organic habitat. Wildlife can help the plants in your garden to thrive, as insects support plant reproduction, while the excrement of many species contains nutrients which can help to fertilize your soil.
If you choose to use organic methods to care for your houseplants, you should bear in mind that certain plants require more sunlight than others. The amount of light available can determine which type of organic plants you should grow. For example, if your living area does not provide much natural sunlight, you could grow those plants that only need low to medium amounts of natural light to thrive. If this is not an option, or you have your heart set on a particular type of plant, consider adding additional growing lights instead.
Your seeds, once they begin sprouting, don’t need the same amount of warmth as they did before. You should move your sprouted plants farther from the heat when they are past the sprouting stage. It is wise to take plastic covers off of the containers in order to eliminate humidity and excess heat. Check on your seeds often so you catch them when they are ready.
Plastic bags are great to cover gardening shoes when they get muddy. Having these available lets you keep your flow in movement, and helps you return to your gardening fast so you can finish up your day.
Pine can make surprisingly great mulch. Some garden plants have a higher acidity, and prefer a more acidic soil. Plants like these thrive when you use pine needles as mulch. Spread the needles over the beds in a layer that is approximately 2-inches deep. Over time, the needles will begin to decay, supplying the soil with acid as they do.
Make sure you consider adequate spacing when planting your garden, so that each plant is given room enough to grow and flourish. It is easy to underestimate the amount of space that the plants will take up once they start to grow. You will need to provide this space to provide ample room and because you need air circulating to your garden. Make sure that you map out your garden layout beforehand and place your seeds with an adequate amount of space in between each.
When you plant the seeds in containers, be sure the planting’s depth is three times bigger than the seed. However, it is important to understand that some seeds require sunlight and should never be covered. Some common examples include ageratum and petunias. The directions for how to handle the seeds will usually be found on the seed’s package. You can also find this information online.
Some advise passing your hand gently over your newly planted seedlings each day. Although this method may seem counterproductive, it actually helps the seeds to grow quicker and stronger.
Though organic farming can present challenges that traditional farming with the use of chemicals does not, harvesting the crops is reward itself for the hard work. While chemical pesticides and fertilizers may claim to do great things for your garden, organic methods will give you the best crops possible.
Once you start to actually apply what you learned from this article you can start growing a prosperous and healthy organic garden in your own back yard for the future. As your garden starts to become more attuned with nature, you will also see it attracting more wildlife.
Originally posted 2014-08-12 15:35:24.
