More and more people are realizing the wonders of organic gardening. Just using the tips here will show you how you can get started now with an organic garden. Just follow the tips and tricks outlined here and get ready for some beautiful results!
Take the proper approach to laying sod. Your soil should be prepared before you lay the sod. Pull all the weeds and loosen the soil so the new roots can take easily. Make sure the soil is packed firmly and even. Moisten the soil thoroughly. Then lay the sod in staggered rows so the joints are offset. Compact the sod down so you form a flat and even surface, then fill in any crevices within the sod by using some soil. You will have to water the sod every day for 2 weeks, and then it should be firmly rooted to the ground, and able to be walked on.
Plant perennials that slugs and snails won’t be interested in eating. Slugs and snails are voracious eaters that can destroy a plant literally overnight. They tend to enjoy perennials that have thin, smooth, tender leaves, especially those of young plants. Perennials that are unappetizing in taste, or that have hardened and hairy leaves, are not a favorite of slugs or snails. These varieties include achillea, helleborus, heuchera, euphorbia, and campanula.
Starting a garden with the best soil is a great defense mechanism against pests. If your plants are healthy, they can more easily resist insects and disease. So if you want your garden to provide plants that are as healthy as possible, you need a good quality soil that contains few chemicals and that can accumulate salts over time.
Pre-soak seeds overnight in a dark place. Use a small container filled with water to nearly the top and place several seeds in it. The seeds will get the hydration they need to start growing. Seeds that are grown in this way have a higher survival and maturity rate.
Mint is a very tasty herb that has a tendency to run wild in the garden if not kept in check. Try to keep your mint in a container in your garden to stop their rampage. If you would like the mint leaves to still be in the ground, simply plant the container, and the leaves will stay within the boundaries of the pot.
After reading these tips, you shouldn’t have many questions about organic gardening. Even veteran organic gardeners might have learned a thing or two. The above tips should help you begin growing an organic garden that is beautiful and healthy.
