Organic gardening is something that many families want to
do but simply never actually try to accomplish.
Your plants will respond better to gradual changes in
changes in temperature or condition. Put them outdoors in the sun outside for
approximately one to two hours during the very first day. As the week
progresses, gradually extend the duration of sun exposure. By the time the weekends, your plants should then be ready for the big move!
Clay soil can be very hard to work with and can stick to a
shovel making it frustrating to work with. To make your digging project easier,
rub the shovel with floor or car wax and then buff it with a cloth. The clay
will slide off of its surface while keeping the end from getting rusty.
The handles of your tools can be used as a convenient
measuring instrument. Just lay your tool down on the floor next to the handles.
Label the distances onto them using a permanent marker.
Make a plan for your first hole. This helps you in
recognizing your tiny plants when they start to pop up.
Try dousing weeds to get rid of them. Boiling water in a
safer “herbicide”. Boiling water can hurt the weed roots and will inhibit
future growth.
Moisture
on your plant is sure to attract parasites and disease. Fungi are parasites
that are a common problem in the plant world. It is possible to control fungi with
sprays, but it’s better to spray at-risk areas before fungi appear.
Do you hate how fresh mint leaves though hate how they grow
so fast and take over your entire garden? You can control the growth of the
mint leaves by planting them in a large container rather than in your garden.
You can plant the container into the soil if you want to, but the walls of the container will hold the roots captive, and keep the plant from taking over your
garden!
The best way to
start a garden is from original seeds rather than transplanted items. The
environmentally conscious way to start a new garden is starting from seeds. The
plastic used in nurseries often end up in landfills, so it is best to start
with the seeds or buy from nurseries who use organic materials in packaging
their plants.
You may want to think about planting evergreens that yield berries
planted in your yard. Some plants that will provide color in the winter include
the American Cranberrybush, the American Holly.
Know the perfect time to harvest each of the vegetables you
plant. Every vegetable has a different moment of ripeness. For example,
zucchini and baby peas have the best taste when you pick them early. Tomatoes,
however, are tastiest when they have been allowed to ripen on the vine as long
as possible.
Once you know more about organic gardening, getting started
should not be so intimidating. Follow the tips you have studied here, and your
yard will soon be yielding a terrific amount of delicious wholesome food for
your kitchen.