Organic Gardening And You: Helpful Tips And Advice

Posted on August 15, 2012 in organic gardening

TIP! To get your garden off to a great start check below the surface! Oftentimes, tomato seedlings that show verdant green starts have poor roots. Some green starts can last for several weeks, which will actually inhibit the growth of new seedlings that are delayed.

It’s now time to develop a fresh and nutritious organic garden. Congratulations on making the right decision. Included in this article is advice that can assist you in your gardening endeavors.

TIP! If you are going to plant a shrub or a tree in your garden, dig an ugly hole for it to go in. If you see that the sides of the hole appear shiny, you’ve probably packed the dirt to tight, which can interfere with the roots.

Consider planting strawberries, especially ones that are everbearing, for your garden if you have small children. Strawberries are a favorite of children due to their sweetness. And since they’re so easy and fun to pick, it’s also a healthy, productive, safe activity that children can assist adults with.

TIP! Let your children be involved in your organic gardening efforts. Gardening is a great way for children to learn, and it gives you two a chance to spend some quality time together and produce healthy food.

It is common knowledge that grounds from brewed coffee are good for soil. Coffee grounds have nitrogen that plants will utilize. Many times, nitrogen is a limiting nutrient in soils. Adding coffee grounds or compost can add nitrogen to your soils will help your plants grow tall and healthy.

TIP! Organic foods are beneficial because they have not been contaminated by pesticides. However, although this is a much healthier alternative, it is important to check surfaces of organic fruits and vegetables thoroughly to be sure that no unwanted pests are living in or on them.

If you have plants inside, make sure the thermostat stays between 65 and 75 degrees. Indoor plants grow best at these warm temperatures. If you do not want to keep your home that warm during the winter months, you can get a heat lamp for the organic plants instead.

TIP! If your organic garden is infested with aphids, break out the soapy water to get rid of them for good. Spray the entire plants with a lighter soapy water solution and then spray again with clean water.

Be sure to save your rainwater! Use rain barrels or alternate containers to trap and store rainwater for an organic way to hydrate your garden. This saves on watering bills. In most climates, there is an abundance of rainwater. Rainwater also has natural benefits for plants.

TIP! A good gardening tip is to be sure to grow high-value crops. Of course, a particular plant’s value will be subjective.

Plant garlic all around your garden to deter most determined pests. The smell repels many pesky insects. Be sure to plant the garlic around the perimeter of the garden and near pest-attracting plants. On top of its repellent qualities, garlic is also edible.

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TIP! You can create an excellent organic pesticide by mixing any member of the onion genus with water. First, dice an onion, garlic clove or bundle of chives into a fine consistency.

After reading this article, you should have all the information necessary to start your organic garden. If you thought that you were ready before, well you should now be an expert! Hopefully, the advice you have learned will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to produce a beautiful and beneficial organic garden