If you’re planning on eating healthier and saving a lot of money on groceries, growing an organic garden will accomplish that and much more. It can be a little daunting, however. From the type of mulch to use to the right equipment, there are many questions you need answered. You can choose from many different seeds. Below you’ll find some great tips to make sure you get the most out of your organic garden.
Remove your garden’s weeds! Weeds can take a promising garden and turn it into a shell of its potential. To aid in this venture, you might want to use white vinegar. White vinegar kills weeds. If you are too busy to pull weeds by hand, make a white vinegar solution and keep it handy for a quick spray when needed.
If you want flowers in spring and summer, plant bulbs in the garden. Typically, bulbs are simple to grow, and they’ll grow every single year. You can select bulbs that bloom at many different times, so with a little work, you could have flowers popping up all the way from the start of spring to the end of summer.
There are grass varieties, such as wheat grass or catnip, that will give your feline something to nibble on besides your garden. You may also place something offensively smelly atop the soil, like citrus peel or mothballs.
If your soil has a problem with high alkaline levels, mixing in some coffee grounds that have been used is a great solution. This is an easy and inexpensive method to increase the acidity of your soil. This simple act can lead to vegetables that taste better and look more appealing.
Don’t you hate it how fresh mint leaves take over all of your garden, even though you love them? Instead of planting mint in the ground, confine it to a large pot. 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.
Think about using evergreens in your yard that produce berries during the year. This will allow your garden to have color, even in the dreary winter months. Some plants provide color during the winter like the Winterberry, and American Holly, the American Cranberrybush and the Common Snowberry.
Planting organic strawberries is a great way to encourage your children to get involved. Children enjoy picking fresh fruit, especially if they can eat it right away.
As stated, organic horticulture, and understanding the choices you have in terms of plants, can greatly affect your present and future dietary choices. Apply the tips you just read to start your garden to save money and eat healthier foods.
Originally posted 2013-09-19 10:44:06.
