Many people are only just beginning to realize the joys of organic gardening. By using the advice below, you will be able to get started in organic horticulture and create a thriving and beautiful garden. Coming up are a collection of organic gardening oriented tips, tricks and ideas to grow and harvest nontoxic, free, healthy, fresh, produce for your whole family.
Use the handles of your tools as a handy ruler when doing your outdoor chores. Large handled tools like rakes, hoes or shovels may be used like measuring sticks. All you have to do is lay them on the floor then use a measuring tape to measure their length. Mark the measurements with a permanent marker. When the need arises to measure something while in your garden, the measuring tool you need will literally be "on hand," sketched into the handles of your tools.
TIP! Get a slug-proof variety of perennials. Your plants can be destroyed by slugs and snails overnight.
Your plants should always be kept in an aerated, dry area. Moisture on the surface of a plant can attract parasites, and cause disease. A common parasite to plants is fungi. There are many effective fungicide products that will prevent fungi growth and clear up any existing problems as well.
Create your own garden from scratch with seeds, rather than plants. When you begin a garden, it's most eco friendly to do so with seed. It is common for commercial plants to be packaged in plastic that is not commonly recycled, and therefore, it is better to use seeds or purchase plantings only from merchants who make use of organic packaging.
Be consistent with garden fertilization. If you decide to use manure, which is great for your plants, choose a pathogen free commercial product. There are many fertilization methods out there; the type is not quite as important as actually using something.
TIP! Do not spend your money on chemicals to fight mildew. Combine baking soda with a small dollop of liquid soap and add it to water.
Whether you have been gardening for a few days or a few decades, you must never deviate from the instructions on the labeling of all implements and chemicals. If you do not do this very simple step, you can end up causing skin irritation problems that are very painful. Keep your body safe and follow directions.
Don't use broad-spectrum pesticides in the garden. Besides killing the insects you don't want, this type of pesticide will also kill beneficial insects. These helpful bugs are usually more sensitive to the chemicals than the pests, so if you find yourself in a situation where the good bugs are dying out, you can expect the pest problem to grow. You will need even more pesticides to deal with the problem, and it will never really go away.
Perfecting an organic garden is as simple as committing a little time, and being patient. Use what you learned today, and apply it to your garden to see how much of a difference it makes. Whatever you chose to plant, the suggestions from this article will help your gardening be a success.
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