Organic horticulture is a goal many people have but never actually try to accomplish. It can seem like a daunting task to learn all that it takes to have a successful garden the natural way. Follow the advice in this article to make organic horticulture a simple and fun activity.
Pay attention to how you lay sod. You will need to prepare your lawn soil before laying the sod. Remove the weeds, then break up the soil into fine tilth. Make sure the soil is packed firmly and even. You then will want to thoroughly wet the soil. Avoid laying your sod in straight rows with all of the seams lining up. Instead, stagger the rows for a more pleasing visual effect. Sod should be firm and have an even, flat surface without gaps. Water the sod everyday for the first two weeks until the roots grow enough.
Create useful rulers from your tool handles. Tools with long handles, such as rakes, hoes, and shovels can be converted into handy measuring sticks. Just lay your tool down on the floor then lay a yardstick beside the handle. It’s a good idea to label distances with a permanent marker. This will allow you to have a ruler at your fingertips when you are working out in the garden.
Plant some perennials in your garden that repel slugs. Snails and slugs can destroy plants in just one night. Young plants with susceptible leaves are favorite meals for slugs, including those with smoother or thinner leaves. Some perennials aren’t that tasty to snails and slugs since they have tough and hairy leaves, and an unappetizing flavor. Some varieties of these plants are campanula, helleborus, heuchera, or euphorbia.
Flower Beds
Brighten up your flower beds with annuals and biennials. These fast growth plants make flower beds vibrant, and they let you alter the appearance seasonally and annually. They can make a handy, gap-filler between shrubs and perennials located in sunny areas. There are plenty of varieties including petunia, marigold, cosmos, sunflower, hollyhock, and rudbeckia.
Transfer your favorite plants inside so they survive the winter. Perhaps you can save your most expensive or resistant plants. Carefully dig up the plants, using caution not to disturb the roots, then transfer into a pot.
Pre-soak your seeds to keep them healthy. Drop some seeds into a small glass or other container, and fill it with water. The seeds will get the hydration they need to start growing. Seeds that are cultivated this way are more likely to survive and mature properly.
Coffee Grounds
If you find that you have soil that has high amounts of alkaline, mix used coffee grounds throughout the soil. The coffee grounds provide a cheap way to re-supply needed acid to the dirt. The plants will be healthier, leading to more delicious home-grown veggies.
A set of knee pads are a life saver if you’re an avid gardener and a lot of your plants sit close to the ground. Long hours tending your garden can leave your knees sore and achy. With good knee pads, you can stay in the garden longer, and more comfortably.
An excellent garden shouldn’t begin from plants. They should begin from seeds. Your can contribute to environmental soundness by beginning your garden with fresh seeds. Plastics from nurseries aren’t recycled often, which causes them to go into landfills; so try starting with seeds, or buying from organic nurseries.
If your gardening plans include pea plantings, try starting them off indoors rather than planting the raw seeds in outdoor beds. If you plant them inside, they might germinate more effectively. Your seedlings will be stronger, and this will mean they can withstand diseases and bug attacks. You could transplant the seedlings outdoors once they are able to survive and thrive.
Take a look at planting berry-producing evergreens in your yard. The evergreens will add some color to your garden or yard, especially during the winter, when other plants have died or lost color. These plants can help you get some color during the winter months: Winterberry, Common Snowberry, American Holly, and American Cranberrybush.
Hopefully this article has taken all of your apprehension about organic gardening completely out of the equation. You will enjoy wholesome fruits and vegetables fresh from your chemical-free garden.