In the world of organic horticulture, there are plenty of great resources available to both new and experienced organic gardeners alike. There are many e-guides, books, videos, and other resources available. This set of tips contains some of the best advice for helping a good organic gardener become a great organic gardener.
Sod should be laid correctly. Be sure to get your soil prepared before you start laying the new sod. Pull any weeds and break up any clods of soil. Lightly, but firmly compress the soil, making certain it is flat. Water the soil until it is saturated. Then lay the sod in staggered rows so the joints are offset. Sod should be firm and have an even, flat surface without gaps. After two weeks of daily watering, the sod should be rooted; at this time, it is now safe to walk on it.
Baking Soda
If you start to notice some powdery mildew growing on your plants, there is no need to waste money on expensive chemicals. Try mixing a little liquid soap with some baking soda in water. Then, spray this mixture onto all of your infected plants once each week till the mildew is gone. Do not worry about your plants; the baking soda cannot harm them.
Save some plants in the winter by bringing them indoors. Choose the plants that are most likely to survive. Dig carefully around their roots and place them into a pot.
Soak the seeds and store in a dark area overnight. Place a small amount of seeds in a little container, while filling it to the brim with water. That way, the seeds will have sufficient hydration and will have the best start possible. This way, the seeds you have planted will have some chance of growing.
For weeds that aren’t in the middle of your plants, use boiling water to kill their roots. Considering that boiling water is rather safe, you don’t have to worry about toxins in your soil or at your dinner table. One simple layer across the weeds with a pot of boiling water will take care of the problem, but you have to remember the same applies to your plants, as well. This can cause enough damage to the roots of any plant to kill it.
Separate irises. To increase the number that you have, you need to take all your overgrown clumps and split them up. Pick up bulbous irises after the foliage dies. The bulbs, when harvested, should easily split by hand – allowing you to replant them for even more blooms next spring. If you have a rhizome you will need to split it with a knife. You can split the Rhizomes production by cutting off thin portions from the exterior and discarding the remaining insides. Every piece needs to have a minimum of one good offshoot. For optimum viability, plant your new cuttings into the ground without delay.
Organic Garden
Now that you have read this article, you should know more about how to grow a wonderful organic garden. There is so much information about this and it is crucial that you learn about it and apply it to your horticulture. With what you learned, you can change up your strategies to create and grow a very beautiful organic garden.
Originally posted 2013-09-02 09:42:37.
