Most people have heard tales about the proficiency of organic foods and most have probably seen them around, yet not many have actually taken the time to enjoy them. It is fairly easy to see which foods are organic. They are usually packaged differently and often are marked up considerably. Read this article to learn how to create your very own organic garden.
Think about planting everbearing strawberries in your garden, especially if you have small children. You will find that they enjoy participating in gardening if they are allowed to pluck the fresh berries and eat them straight from the earth.
Keep your plants in a warm, moist environment, if possible. The temperature needs to remain steady and warm so the plants can grow. If you aren’t wanting your house to be this warm in the winter, you can use a heat lamp on the plants.
It can be extremely fast and easy to plant perennials into your garden. Use a spade to dig up some soil, flip the soil over, and finally, sprinkle around 3-4 inches of wood chips on the soil. Give the area a couple of weeks, then dig into it and plant your new perennials.
Top all your garden beds with several inches of organic mulch. Using this much mulch retards weed growth, locks in moisture, and ensures that your plants are well-nourished. What’s more, your garden will look professional all year.
Have plastic bags on hand so that you may cover your muddy gardening shoes. This allows you to work steadily and without distractions, making you a happier and more productive gardener.
Do not underestimate pine as great mulch. Some plants have a naturally high acidic level, and therefore like acidic soil. If you have some of these plants, then pine needles are an easy way to add acid to their bed. Cover the surface of the ground with a two-inch layer of the pine needles; as the needles break down, they will release acid into the soil and nourish your plants.
Your compost pile should contain green plants and dried ones in equal amounts. “Green” material refers to things like wilted flowers, weeds, leaves from your yard, and grass clippings. Dried plant matter, on the other hand, includes shredded paper, used wood chips and straw. You should not use things like meat scraps, charcoal, blighted plants or the manure of meat-eating animals in your compost.
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 2014-07-18 13:47:58.
