Organic gardening is a hobby that anybody can do in order to relax. Yet for someone who is just a novice, gardening can be a really intimidating thing to think about. How should a novice approach the learning experience of growing plants? Well, a great place to start is with the following helpful article!
Take the proper approach to laying sod. Start by preparing your soil with care. Get rid of weeds and tilth the soil finely. Lightly, but firmly pack the soil down, and make sure that it is flat. Water the soil until it is saturated. The sod should be laid in staggered rows, with the joints offset from one another. Make sure that the sod forms an even, flat surface, and if you have any gaps show between the sod, fill them with a little bit of soil. The sod needs to be watered daily for two weeks, by which time it will be rooted and ready to walk on.
When you mow your lawn, do not mow it close to the ground. If you let your grass grow, the roots will go deeper and make your lawn more resistant to dryness. If you have short grass, you will have short roots and you will dry out your grass.
Check the nutrients in the soil before you plant your garden. You can do a soil sample analysis for an affordable fee and then know what you need to properly treat your soil with so you can grow the best plants. You can often find Cooperative Extension offices that provide this service, which can help to make your garden flourish.
Natural materials or some other plants can be used in your garden for keeping away pests. For example, slugs can be deterred by the presence of marigolds or onions. Wood ash can be used as mulch, and if put on the base of shrub and tree seedlings, will keep insects away. These methods prevent use of harsh chemicals.
Organic gardening is not rocket science, but it does some require some forethought and planning. Research and information will help you get started. You are also aware now that dedication and consistency will go a long way toward success. Now, after reading the tips from this article, you have the knowledge necessary in order to be a successful organic gardener.
