You would like to have a garden that uses organic methods to grow healthy plants. What great timing. The following tips can help you realize your plans for your garden.
Plant perennials that are slug-proof. Slugs and snails will quickly destroy your garden if you let them. These pests normally go after plants with thin little leaves and plants that have yet to fully mature. There are some perennials that do not appeal to slugs, such as those with leaves that are hairy and tough with a bad taste. Consider planting these varieties of perennials to discourage slugs and snails from eating your flowers. Euphorbia and achillea are examples of slug-proof perennials.
Use annuals and biennials to brighten your flower garden. These types of flowers grow at high speed, which gives you more flexibility in changing the look of your flower beds as the seasons change. If there are gaps between the perennials and shrubs you have planted in a sunlit area, try filling those gaps with annuals and biennials. Some plants to get you started include petunia, marigold, sunflower, rudbekcia, and cosmos.
When winter arrives, you could save some plants by placing them inside your house. You can save the ones you spent the most money on or the ones that are resistant. Carefully loosen the dirt around the roots, then transfer the plant into a pot filled with the same soil.
When it's autumn, it's time to start planting all of your fall edibles. This year, instead of using your regular clay pots to plant your kale and lettuce, use a pumpkin as the container instead! Slice a hole around the stem, and pull the pumpkin top out. Then remove the guts and use Wilt-Pruf to cover the insides and prevent rot. Once the pumpkin has been prepared, it is ready for planting.
An excellent garden shouldn't begin from plants. They should begin from seeds. When you grow a new garden, start the environmental way, from seeds. Plastic used in nurseries normally end up in landfills. For an garden that helps the environment, plant seeds directly in the garden's soil or purchase plants grown in organic packaging.
To keep dogs from disturbing your garden, spray some old aftershave, cologne, perfume or other strongly-scented products in the dirt or grass surrounding it. This will work to mask any scent that is attracting dogs, and will make the garden a much less interesting place to for dogs to be.
When you are gardening out in the sun, wear the proper clothing so that you do not get any type of sun damage. Make sure you wear a wide brimmed hat along with sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen. Protecting yourself from the sun will lower the possibility of sunburn and skin cancer.
The warmth of the day can make vegetables soft, making them more prone to damage as you pick them. Make sure to chop the vegetables off the vine, but be careful not to twist them. Twisting can actually damage the plant.
Once your seeds have germinated they will not need to be kept as warm as before. As your plants grow, move them away from the source of heat. If you have plastic films on your containers, remove them. Watch your seeds carefully to know when you can take these steps.
Try not to let the chores associated to your organic garden build up. If your busy life prevents you from tending your garden every day, do small tasks to avoid having so much work when you do have some time. If you're outside with your pet, try to remove weeds when your pet is doing his business.
In your compost, use green and dried plants in equal parts. Examples of good green material to use for compost include grass clippings, flowers, leaves, and weeds. Dried material includes straw, shredded paper, and cardboard. Certain substances will undermine your composting efforts and cancel out any benefits; these include meat, charcoal, ash or plants that have diseases or fungal growths.
Tomato Seedlings
To become a great organic gardener, you need to look under the surface! Oftentimes, tomato seedlings that show verdant green starts have poor roots. These starts can stay on the tomato seedlings for a long time, and the seedling won't start to grow until these starts have gone.
Look up local botanical insecticides; they can be very useful in keeping the pest population at bay. Natural insecticides can sometimes kill pests more powerfully than synthetic pesticides. Keep in mind, however, that these insecticides have very short half lives. Since they are made out of all natural ingredients, they may decay and disappear soon after you use them.
You will need to know the correct way to create planting beds if you want to make an organic garden. A spade can be used to slice under your turf. After doing this, flip the dirt upside down, then cover the area with several inches of wood cihps. Within a week or two, you should be able to cut the ground and plant your seeds.
Open your mind to the diverse environments that can be created in your garden space. Packing your garden with multiple species and varieties helps ensure you attract wildlife. If you are interested in creating an untamed, natural look for your garden, you should include many varieties of plants. The end result should be a calming and great place to relax. Your hard work will have been well worth the effort.
You will now be better prepared as you start pursuing organic gardening. If you already knew about organic horticulture, you should be an expert by now. These tips should get you started, and with some ideas of your own, you should have a thriving, beautiful garden in no time.