Although many people like the idea of planting an organic garden, few of them actually carry through with this desire. The complexity of it and unfamiliarity with gardening is daunting and even intimidating to many. You can use the information in this article to learn how to garden with ease, and you may actually find yourself enjoying it.
Starting seedlings in pots before planting in your garden is a smart idea. Doing this will increase the survival rate of all your outdoor plants. This method also reduces the waiting time between plantings. Once you remove the most recent mature plants from your garden, the seedlings are immediately ready to be planted.
Plant slug-proof perennials. Snails and slugs can destroy plants in just one night. Snails and slugs have a good time destroying perennials that are young and have tender and smooth thin leaves. Slugs and snails will leave some perennials alone, particularly those with a bad taste or tough, hairy leaves. Some varieties of these plants are campanula, helleborus, heuchera, or euphorbia.
Stink Bugs
Stinkbugs can be a nuisance in the garden. These bugs are known to be proliferate in the cooler fall months. Stink bugs are attracted to tomatoes, beans and most fruits. If they go unnoticed, they can cause large amounts of harm to your garden, so remember to take protective measures to reduce the population of stink bugs there.
You must be sure to remove all of the weeds that grow in your garden. Weeds can turn a beautiful garden into an eyesore. To do this, think about using white vinegar. It can kill weeds. Mix white vinegar and water into a spray bottle instead of pulling the weeds by hand.
Deciduous shrubs need protection from the cold. If the temperature drops below 50 degrees, you should consider protecting them, especially if they do best in warm environments. Fasten the tops of the canes together, and cover this wigwam loosely with a cloth. In contrast to wrapping the plant with plastic, this method promotes air circulation, which stops the plant from rotting.
Do you enjoy fresh mint leaves though hate how they grow so fast and take over your entire garden? You can control their growth by placing them into a pot or container. Plant the container in the ground, but its walls will hold those roots captive, and will prevent the plant from engulfing your garden!
Now that you’ve read the information in this article, you should be confident in getting started with your own garden. It is relatively easy to have an organic garden, that you can show off with pride. Soon you can have fresh, environmentally-friendly fruits and vegetables on your table.
Originally posted 2013-11-24 13:29:33.
