In the world of organic gardening, there are plenty of great resources available to both new and experienced organic gardeners alike. There are many e-guides, books, videos, and other resources available. This set of tips contains some of the best advice for helping a good organic gardener become a great organic gardener.
The quick and drastic change in the weather conditions can shock your plants and cause them to die. It’s important that you gradually change temperate conditions over time, so that your plants can adjust. Put them outdoors in the sun for no more than two hours the first day. Slowly, day after day, you can leave your plants outside for a little longer. By the end of the week, your plants should be ready to make the big move with no problem!
Pick your plants with an eye to maximize the yield you can get. A hybrid designed for your weather, and resistant to local diseases, will give a better yield than non-hybrids.
Get a slug-proof variety of perennials. If slugs or snails find their favorite perennials in your garden, they’ll snack all night. When you wake up in the morning, there will be very little left of your plants. These pests prefer plants with thin smooth leaves. Plant some helleborus or euphorbias along with your other perennials. Slugs and snails will leave some perennials alone, particularly those with a bad taste or tough, hairy leaves. Selecting an unappetizing perennial, such as campanula or heuchera, will help stop them from being eaten.
If your landscape includes low-growing plants, you should invest in a set of knee pads specifically designed for gardening. Your knees will take a beating if you spend a great deal of time on the ground while tending your garden. Having a pair of excellent knee pads for gardening can help cushion the knees to provide additional comfort.
The prevent your dog from trampling through your garden, spray some old aftershave, perfume or other heavily scented things on the grass around your plants. Your dog will be less attracted to your garden when these scents overpower compost scents and other smells dogs like.
Use coffee grounds on your soil. Your plants will thrive from the nitrogen contained in the grounds. Your plants will really bloom if they get the nitrogen they need from coffee grounds or compost or diluted urea.
Spacing is one important factor in gardening. Leave a little more space than you think your full grown plant will need to make up for overgrowth. Plants need room for physical growth and for the air to circulate within the soil. Try to plan your garden and place sufficient distance in between your seedlings.
The tips in this article should give you an idea of the effort and determination required to create a successful organic garden. There is plenty of information out there for you to use, it’s all a matter of how you apply it. With what you learned, you can change up your strategies to create and grow a very beautiful organic garden.
