You have probably heard about organic food and perhaps purchased some. It’s usually easy to distinguish the organic items from the others. These items are packaged in a different manner, and they typically cost much more. Keep reading to learn how you can grow organic produce from the comfort of your own home.
Plants that result in a larger yield should be higher on your priority list when planning the garden. A plant that is resistant to disease, or one that is tolerant of extreme weather, will deliver a higher yield.
Start your plants in some pots and plant its seedlings in the garden. This increases the chance that your plants will survive to adulthood. The period between plantings will also be shorter. The seedlings are ready to go, once you remove the mature plants.
Annuals and biennials are an excellent way to add a splash of bright color to your flower gardens. These usually grow quickly, and provide an easy-to-change solution to making your flower beds bright and beautiful. They allow you to select different flowers from one year or season to the next. They are very useful for filling in the gaps between perennials and shrubs in a sunny area. Notable biennials and annuals include marigold, sunflowers, hollyhock, petunia, and cosmos.
The kind of soil you use will influence the results. Find out more about the plants you like and which type of soil is best. You can also make an artificial area with one variety of soil.
Protect your delicate shrubs from harsh, wintry elements. If you have a few potted shrubs, they should be shielded from the wintry weather. Tie these canes at the top, and place a blanket over it. This will work better than wrapping your plant with plastic, because air can still circulate, which will help to prevent rotting.
If you are looking for an all-natural, organic way to weed your garden, consider “boiling off” the weeds. The safest herbicide that you can use in your garden is a simple pot of boiling water. Carefully pour boiling water right on the weeds, but be careful not to pour it on the plants you want. Boiling water kills weeds by destroying their roots. Weeds won’t be able to survive, never mind grow, with damaged weeds.
Vegetables are softest during the warmest hours of each day, so picking them then, no matter how gently, runs the risk of damage. Do not twist the vegetable to remove it from the vine; instead, cut the stem to avoid damaging the plant.
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 2013-06-14 01:33:04.
