There are many different reasons for adopting organic gardening methods. For example, some people prefer to use organic gardening to cultivate edibles for the dinner table. However, organic gardening does require a commitment. Perhaps you are hesitating about where to begin.
Use climbing vines or plants to cover fences and walls. Climbing foliage is a great way to disguise unsightly features on your property, sometimes in the span of just one season. They also have been known to grow through existing trees or shrubs, or can be easily taught to cover any size arbor. Some climbers will attach themselves to a support using twining stems or tendrils, while other varieties need to be held up by tying them in place. Excellent varieties include honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine, climbing roses and clematis.
For showy flowers throughout the spring and summer, plant plenty of bulbs. Bulbs are hardy, easy to grow into flowers, and will blossom for several years. Different types of bulbs bloom at different times, so if you choose appropriately, you can have blooms from early spring to late summer.
If you’re like many gardeners, autumn means that it’s time to get some delicious fall edibles growing in your garden. This year, instead of using your regular clay pots to plant your kale and lettuce, use a pumpkin as the container instead! Once you cut an opening at the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the insides, spray the inside and edges with Wilt-Pruf to keep the pumpkin from rotting. After this is completed, it is time to plant!
Your plants should always be kept in an aerated, dry area. Parasites and pests are attracted to excess moisture on the plants. A common parasite to plants is fungi. Sprays and liquids exist that are perfect for killing the fungi, but be sure you use it on the area before the fungi actually appear.
A green garden needs to begin with seeds, not plants. As a green-friendly gardener, you always want to use seeds to start your new plot. The problem is those plastic trays which end up in landfills and are not generally recycled. Plants in organic packagingn or seeds sown in your garden, are fine .
Organic Horticulture
As has been outlined in the above article, you need to research all about organic horticulture, and know that it will take a lot of work and effort in order to grow organic plants of your own. After you have begun to grow the garden, it is true that you need to maintain it to get the best possible results. Hopefully this article has you well prepared for your endeavor into the relaxing and productive world of organic horticulture.
Originally posted 2014-03-02 06:00:37.
