Organic gardening has become more popular with increased concern about the effects of fertilizers and chemicals on the environment, as well as overall health. Organic horticulture is also cheaper; you don’t have to spend as much money on tools and equipment. Here are some essential tips to help you become an expert organic gardener.
Learn the proper way to lay sod. The soil requires preparation before sod can be laid. Remove any weeds, and break the soil up into a fine tilth. Compress the soil lightly yet firmly, and make certain it’s flat. Now make sure the soil is thoroughly dampened. Sod should be staggered in rows, the joints offsetting from each other. Make sure the sod is firmly placed to ensure a surface that is sufficiently flat and even. Also, make sure to use soil to fill the areas where there are gaps in the sod. Your sod should be watered everyday for at least two weeks, then it will root itself and walk on it.
Starting seedlings in pots before planting in your garden is a smart idea. Once the plant is hardy enough, plant it in your garden. This is also a good way to tighten up your planting schedule. Your seedlings will be ready to be planted when you remove your old mature plants.
If you want your garden to sport flowers in the spring as well as summer, plant bulbs. Typically, bulbs are simple to grow, and they’ll grow every single year. Different bulbs will bloom during different time periods. Therefore, if you select your bulbs correctly, you could have blooms in your garden for all of spring and summer.
Cooling weather of early fall signals the opportune time to plant seasonal edibles. Try using a pumpkin as a natural plant pot. You can plant fall vegetables such as lettuce in an empty pumpkin shell. 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. You are prepared to plant after this is done.
Deciduous shrubs should be protected from the elements. Cold weather is very hard on these tender shrubs, and potted shrubs should be shielded and protected. The tops should be tied together, and the wigwam should be loosely covered with a sheet or blanket. This method is much better than wrapping the plant in plastic, as it allows air to circulate, which can prevent rotting.
Many people delight in the taste of fresh mint leaves, but become frustrated when the plant spreads wildly. You can control their growth by placing them into a pot or container. You can bury the container so the top is flush with the ground if desired, but the container’s walls will prevent the roots from spreading so that the plant won’t take over your entire garden.
A quality garden must be grown from seeds. It’s better for the environment to begin from seed. Plastic used in nurseries normally end up in landfills. For an garden that helps the environment, plant seeds directly in the garden’s soil or purchase plants grown in organic packaging.
Don’t forget to use a good fertilizer in your garden. Manure helps your plants grow. Make sure you use a product that is commercially composted so you don’t risk adding pathogens to your garden. You have the ability to choose from quite a large array of fertilizer, however there is not a great difference between them. It is just crucial that you use something.
Protect the soil around your vegetable plants with an inch or two of organic mulch. The soil around plants can stay damper through the use of mulch. It also helps prevent weeds from growing. This will save you time, money, and effort in your lovely garden.
Use the advice here to start your own organic garden. It is an interesting hobby and one that can improve your health. Your foods will taste better and not contain the heavy chemicals of store bought produce. Keep in mind that you can expect to see increase in wildlife when your garden begins to grow and work with nature.
Originally posted 2013-04-29 22:58:28.
