More people are turning to organic gardening as a hobby and a way to get food. Using the information in this article will help you to quickly get up to speed on how to grow your own organic garden. Save yourself a lot of time and efforts by learning more the many different resources available.
Using a solution of aspirin and water can prevent certain plant diseases. Dissolve one aspirin and a half for 2 gallons of water. Spray your plants with the water if they have a disease. Be sure to repeat this process every two or three weeks.
You should work efficiently, instead of working hard in your garden, to simplify things. Don’t waste time searching for lost tools. Have all of tools you will need for the day before you head out your garden. When you are finished, put them away neatly for the next time. You may also wish to invest in a tool belt to keep all of your tools within reach while gardening.
Don’t let the chores for your organic garden pile up. Even if you can’t tend to your garden daily, you can do little things to help so that there is not a huge amount of work to be done when you are ready to get back to it. For example, snatch out a weed or two whenever you pass by the garden, such as when you take your dog out for a potty break.
Laundry Basket
You may find an old plastic laundry basket ideal for gathering vegetables from your garden. A laundry basket will act as a strainer for your produce. Rinse the product off whilst it’s in the basket so that any extra water can strain through the laundry basket’s holes.
The correct depth for planting seeds in containers is triple the seed’s size. There are exceptions to this rule though, as some seeds need direct sunlight to grow. Ageratum and petunias fall into this category. The directions for how to handle the seeds will usually be found on the seed’s package. You can also find this information online.
For the best results when growing an organic garden, you should shake your seeds up a little bit. After planted, make sure you agitate the seeds at least twice daily, using your fingers or even a Popsicle stick. This will make your plants grow faster and they will get bigger than they would have without this practice.
A beer trap can help to eradicate slugs. Bury a canning jar so that the open mouth and the soil top are level. Fill it with beer to about one inch below the top of the jar. The beer attracts these slugs, but traps them in the jar.
It is more rewarding to have an organic garden even though it is often more work. Although the chemicals may claim greater results, using organic methods to tame your garden will do less harm to your body, and the environment.
Water your plants appropriately for the climate. The amount of water you need depends on when you are doing the watering, whether your water is high-quality and the grade of the soil in your garden. For instance, if you are in a warm and humid climate, avoid getting any water on the leaves because this will cause leaf fungus. The important thing is to make sure the plant’s roots receive sufficient water.
As you previously learned, it takes time and patience for a great organic garden. Put the tips you have learned above to use today, and see firsthand just how wonderful your new garden can be. Just remember to apply these tips as you have read them and your garden should do just fine.
Originally posted 2014-05-12 05:06:02.
