More and more people are becoming interested in organic gardening as a safe alternative to store bought produce, which can contain all kinds of dangerous chemicals and may even present unforeseen threats with untested methods of genetic engineering. Also, most methods of organic gardening are fairly inexpensive. These tips will get you right into the swing of organic gardening and improve your skill in no time.
Climbing plants make a strong addition to walls, fences or other free-standing structures. Climbing foliage is a great way to disguise unsightly features on your property, sometimes in the span of just one season. Climbers can also be trained to grow and cover an arbor, and they will grow through or around existing trees and shrubs. There are those that have to be fixed to a support, but others will find a surface to cling to all on their own through twining stems or tendrils. Some of these plants include, wisteria, jasmine, climbing roses, clematis, honeysuckle!
A garden needs the right type of soil to grow properly. 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. Many Cooperative Extension offices will provide this service, and it is well worth knowing exactly what the soil needs to avoid ruining a crop or two.
You must be sure to remove all of the weeds that grow in your garden. Weeds can turn a beautiful garden into an eyesore. A great way to get rid of them is to use white vinegar. It can kill weeds. Apply it full strength to any areas where weeds are a problem.
Soak seeds overnight, preferably in a cool, dark place. Put some seeds in a container and fill the container to the brim with water. This will give your seeds a good start by making sure they have plenty of water, which they need to sprout. Seeds that are cultivated this way are more likely to survive and mature properly.
If you have planted vegetables within your garden, make sure that they are getting at least six hours of sunlight each day. Most vegetables need this amount of sunlight to grow the right way at a faster pace. This is the same for many varieties of flowers.
A good green garden should start from seeds and not plants. The most “green” way to create a new garden is starting from seeds. Plastic used in nurseries normally end up in landfills. For an garden that helps the environment, plant seeds directly in the garden’s soil or purchase plants grown in organic packaging.
Use the advice here to start your own organic garden. It is an interesting hobby and one that can improve your health. Your foods will taste better and not contain the heavy chemicals of store bought produce. A flourishing organic garden will also be an open invitation to some very interesting creatures of the wild that you can look forward to seeing.