Organic gardening is a widely accessible, eminently satisfying pastime. If you are unfamiliar with gardening in general, or the specifics of organic gardening, the process may be daunting. How should a novice gardener get started? They should read this article, obviously!
Trying to shovel through clay soil can be extremely difficult and tiresome. To make digging clay soil easier, try applying a light coating of wax, either car wax or floor wax, and then buff off and commence digging. The clay won’t stick to it, and the end will not rust as an added bonus.
Choose plants that will give you the most yield at harvest time. It is quite common to find that hybrids, which are often able to resist disease and withstand cold climates, produce yields much larger than their conventional counterparts.
Starting seedlings in pots before planting in your garden is a smart idea. Your plants will be more likely to survive if you do this. It also allows you to tighten up the time periods between plantings. The seedlings are ready to go, once you remove the mature plants.
Use perennials resistant to slugs and snails. Snails and slugs are garden nightmares, and only need a single evening to obliterate a plant. These garden vermin prefer plants with tender, herbaceous stems and leaves, particularly seedlings and young plants. There are, however, certain types of perennials that slugs and snails hate. Most of these varieties either have tough leaves or taste unappealing. Some perennial families that snails and slugs won’t eat include achillea, campanula, and helleborus.
Bulbs are a great option for people who want to enjoy spring and summer flowers. Most people have no trouble successfully growing bulbs, and their flowers will return each and every year. Include a variety of plantings to get a full season of flowers, from early bloomers to late-season varieties.
Pre-soak your seeds to keep them healthy. Use a small container filled with water to nearly the top and place several seeds in it. This will keep seeds hydrated and help them to grow faster. This increases the chances of survival for the seeds.
When it comes to harvesting your vegetables, know when the optimal time is to do so. For the optimum flavor, be sure to follow the guidelines for planting and picking. Some vegetables are best when fully ripe and others taste better when harvested early in their development. However, you get better taste out of tomatoes that have been allowed to ripen as much as practical while still on their vine. To get the most out of your gardening efforts, find out when to harvest your crops.
It is essential to keep your knees protected as you garden. Bending over from a standing position is something many people cannot do. You should kneel while tending to your plants for the sake of reducing stress to your spine. Knee pads will prevent any pain you may feel because of this position.
Now you have the groundwork of knowledge necessary to start enjoying organic gardening. Taking care of a garden is a fun and relaxing experience. Using what you’ve learned here will help you sow your organic garden.