Organic gardening is a goal many people have but never actually try to accomplish. Some people think horticulture is just too complicated and are intimidated by the many details. Read on to find many tips which will help you to create your own organic garden quickly and easily.
Consider starting your plants in pots and then planting the seedlings in your garden. Your plants will be more likely to survive if you do this. This method also reduces the waiting time between plantings. Your seedlings will be ready to go in as soon as you remove the previous set of mature plants.
There is no need to purchase a costly chemical if your plants develop powdery mildew. Mix plain baking soda with a small bit of liquid soap and water. Once a week, spray this solution on your plants and your mildew should disappear in no time. Baking soda won’t harm your plants, and takes care of the mildew efficiently and gently.
If you want to cover up your walls or fences, make sure that you specifically use climbing plants. They can be used to cover up unsightly fences or walls. Often, they can grow enough to cover up an eyesore in one season. Climbers can also be trained to grow and cover an arbor, and they will grow through or around existing trees and shrubs. Some may need to be attached to a support, and others will attach themselves to any surface using their twining stems or tendrils. Climbing roses, honeysuckle, wisteria, clematis, and jasmine are some great plants to try out.
Prepare your seeds by soaking them in a dark environment. Place a couple seeds in each container, then fill it close to full with water. This will allow your seeds to be hydrated and get a head start when growing. The seeds will most likely survive and mature this way.
Before you plant a garden you should plan it out. This way, when the sprouts start shooting up, you can recall where you planted each plant. Another benefit is that you won’t lose the little plants in a big garden patch.
Many people delight in the taste of fresh mint leaves, but become frustrated when the plant spreads wildly. Rein in their growth by planting the mint in a large pot or garden container instead. By using a separate containment unit, you are limiting the plant’s ability to spread its roots and subsequently grow like wildfire. You can even plant the entire pot so that it still looks just like another plant in your garden.
Every good gardener knows when the best time is to begin harvesting one vegetable or the other. Each type of vegetables has its own ideal time for picking for the best flavor. Baby peas, for example have much better flavor if they are harvested early in the ripening process, as does zucchini. On the other hand, tomatoes taste best when they are as ripe as possible from the vine. So, find out the best time to harvest your vegetables.
Hopefully this article has taken all of your apprehension about organic gardening completely out of the equation. You will enjoy wholesome fruits and vegetables fresh from your chemical-free garden.
Originally posted 2013-09-25 04:44:33.
