Organic horticulture can either be a major headache, or a very relaxing hobby. With these tips, you should become a very successful organic gardener.
Bring some plants into your home to protect them against winter weather. You should probably save the most resistant or expensive plants. Dig carefully around their roots and place them into a pot.
Analyze the soil before you even get started with working in a garden. An inexpensive soil report can be used to adjust soil nutrients to optimum levels, which will ensure your garden thrives. There are numerous places to find this service, such as your local Cooperative Extension office. The cost is well worth it to avoid a potentially ruined crop.
When fall has arrived, it is time to plant the edibles for the autumn. Clay pots are boring, so replace those ordinary lettuce and kale pots with pumpkins. Cut an opening in the pumpkin and scoop the insides out. Then spray the edges and empty inside of the pumpkin with Wilt-Pruf so the pumpkin doesn’t rot. Once the pumpkin has been prepared, it is ready for planting.
Carefully read and follow the instructions that come with your chemicals and tools, especially when you’re just starting to garden. If you don’t pay good attention, you could wind up with skin irritations or other issues. Always follow packaging directions to ensure your body’s safety.
Good tools for the gardener include a wheelbarrow and a kneeling stool. Spending lots of time close to the ground while working tends to be hard on your knees, that is why it is important to have a portable and lightweight garden stool that you can use for comfort. It is also normal to move heavy objects and dirt around the garden, so a wheelbarrow is something you should have.
Keep your pet out of the garden with old perfume or aftershave in the grass. This will work to mask any scent that is attracting dogs, and will make the garden a much less interesting place to for dogs to be.
If you want a sustainable garden, leave a part of it undisturbed for wildlife to enjoy. You will find that many of the supporting cast of insects and birds that aid in plant production and pollination will be present on your land and actually help your developed gardens to produce better.
If you’re growing indoor organic plants, you should ensure that you think about how much light is available for them. If the garden will receive little sunlight, find plants that can grow in medium or low-light environments. Otherwise, you could simply use your own lights.
In conclusion, there are more aspects of organic gardening than one would originally think. You need to work hard at it and be patient, and if you can do that then you will see a dazzling organic garden. By following the above tips, you are well on your way to increasing your organic horticulture skills.
Originally posted 2014-05-06 19:12:33.
