A Healthy Start: How To Grow An Organic Garden

Posted on August 11, 2012 in organic gardening

TIP! If you have leftover vegetables finely chop them and add the vegetables to your soil. These veggies decay quickly, which then leech vital nutrients into your new plants that are growing.

If you’re looking to have a healthier diet, think about starting an organic garden. But, you need to put in a lot of effort to grow your garden effectively. You probably do not know how to go about growing an organic garden on your own.

TIP! One way to ensure efficiency while gardening is to keep your tools close by. Keep the tools in a big bucket, or store them in strong pockets in your pants.

One way to ensure efficiency while gardening is to keep your tools close by. Use a bucket large enough to hold all your equipment or wear pants with multiple pockets. Keep all of the tools you use and your gloves handy and will help you work more efficiently.

TIP! Mix one part milk with six parts water and spray this liquid on your plants regularly. This helps prevent mildew, which can cause your plants to die.

A cost-efficient way to water your garden is by collecting rainwater. Use barrels or buckets to catch water for your garden. This will save you from using your home source when watering your organic garden. Rainwater is free. You will also find that rainwater is a natural friend to plants.

TIP! Want to make organic gardening less complicated? When deciding what to plant, opt for flowers, grasses and shrubs that are native to your area. Choose plants that are right for your climate and soil, to avoid the need for pesticide or fertilizer.

An excellent organic spray which can get rid of the pests in your organic garden is one that mixes garlic, chives, or onions with water. This concoction is easily mixed. Just peel some onion, garlic and chives. Chop it very finely and mix in a half a cup of water. Allow the mixture to sit for a time then strain. Place the water in a spray bottle.

TIP! Leave plenty of growing space when you plant your garden. When the garden is bare, it is sometimes hard to envision how much space a mature plant actually needs.

Try to work in your garden at least a short time each day. No matter what your schedule is like, you should be able to fit in small things that will help you avoid having an overwhelming amount of work all at once. If you are outside with your dog, pluck a few weeds while your dog is taking care of his business.

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TIP! Dig small ditches between the plant rows in your organic garden. This will help water reach your plants, so they do not need to be watered as often.

As you were reading through this article, were you inspired to put forth the research, time and effort into adopting organic gardening techniques? After you have begun to grow the garden, it is true that you need to maintain it to get the best possible results. With the advice from this article, you are now ready to begin a successful organic gardening adventure