To be successful in organic gardening, you need patience and persistence. A green thumb also helps considerably. This is a hobby where the goal is to grow food that is healthy and pesticide free. Does this seem to be easier said than done? Read the following tips to discover how to begin gardening like a pro.
To keep your plants from getting shocked, you need to gradually introduce them to changes in temperature and conditions. Leave them outside in sunlight for a couple of hours on the initial day. Over the course of a week, slowly increase the amount of time that you leave them outside. Once the transition is complete, your plants will probably be able to tolerate the outdoor conditions.
Autumn not only means colder weather but new vegetables to plant. Why not plant lettuce and kale inside a hollowed-out pumpkin? First, cut out the pumpkin’s top layer and remove the seeds. Then, spray some Wilt-Pruf on the insides to prevent the rot that would follow otherwise. Once you’ve done this, you can plant.
Irises should be divided. Overgrown clumps of irises can be divided up to increase your numbers of this lovely flower. Lift the dead bulbous irises. The bulbs should split naturally, and the replanted bulbs will usually flower within a year. Cut rhizomes into pieces with a knife. Cut new outside pieces and dispose of the center. Make sure that every cutting contains a viable offshoot. Replant your pieces right away.
Use fertilizer for maximum planting success. 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. Choosing a specific type of fertilizer is not particularly critical; as long as you’re using fertilizer, you’re improving your soil.
Heather can be planted to attract useful insects. Bees will go straight for these plants in the spring. Because heather beds require very little maintenance, they often become the home of spiders, ground beetles, and other insects that can benefit your garden. If you do have to tend to your heather, wear gloves in case you accidentally annoy one of the residents!
It can be extremely fast and easy to plant perennials into your garden. Simple slice into the soil with a spade, flip the turf, and mulch the area with 3 to 4 inches of wood chips. After a few weeks, you can then dig into the turf and plant the perennials of your choosing.
Have your tools for horticulture nearby in order to maximize your efficiency with gardening. You can do this by using a bucket, or you can wear rugged pants or a horticulture apron that has several pockets. Have shears, a trowel, gloves and other commonly used garden tools portable and easy to access.
Flower Beds
Use several inches of organic materials for mulch in your flower beds. Using this much mulch retards weed growth, locks in moisture, and ensures that your plants are well-nourished. Also, the flower beds will look beautifully maintained at all times.
Space is very important when you plant an organic garden. It can be easy to underestimate how much space your plants will need once they begin growing. Space is vital for your plants not only due to their literal physical size requirements but also because of how much room your garden needs for air circulation. Plan your garden accordingly, and make sure the right distance is between the seeds.
Horticulture organically is a rewarding hobby that incorporates nature, effort and patience. However, the tastiness of the produce you grow will be a reward in itself. If you put your mind to it, you could become an excellent organic gardener.
Originally posted 2013-09-15 11:26:21.
