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| Grow Your Garden |
The rewards of an organic garden to your health and eating pleasure are innumerable. Consider your garden an investment of your time and hard work. You probably do not know how to go about growing an organic garden on your own.
Create a mixture that consists of six parts water to one part milk, and spray your garden with this solution regularly. This can prevent any powdery mildew that may ruin your plants. The mixture is easy to keep in your refrigerator for up to three weeks. It is safe to use daily until the mildew is under control.
Use Best Practices
Look up local botanical insecticides; they can be very useful in keeping the pest population at bay. Natural insecticides can sometimes kill pests more powerfully than synthetic pesticides. Due to the way they are made, you may have to use more of a botanical insecticide.
Have your tools for gardening nearby in order to maximize your efficiency with gardening. Carry a large bucket with you or wear pants with a lot of pockets. You should always have your gloves, pruning shears and a trowel close to you.
Cultivating a truly organic garden requires you to pay careful attention to the things that you use to maintain it. Always look into natural solutions before turning to chemicals. Compost is a great example of what to use. Unlike inorganic fertilizers, compost fertilizers do not add toxic chemicals to the soil which could get in your water supply.
Water Conservation
Add mulch to your garden to improve the vitality of the soil. A layer of mulch can protect the soil beneath. It can also keep the ground from overheating during hot weather, which will protect the roots of your plants from damage. It helps the soil retain moisture longer by reducing the evaporation rate. Mulch is also great for controlling weed growth.
As you cultivate your organic garden, think about digging small trenches between the rows of plants. This will help the water get to plants so you do not have to give them water as often as usual. This practice will save water and also save money for you.
Know what you'd specifically like to grow within your organic garden. Different varieties of plants call for different environments and climates. For example, the number of grape cultivars is quite impressive. Some of them are well suited for your garden while others are not. You must make sure that any plants you purchase will thrive in the environment in which they are planted.
Adjust your watering according to season and current climate. The amount of water you need to give your plants depends on soil type, quality of water and time of day. Overzealous watering in an already humid climate can lead to leaf fungus. Instead, water the roots only.
Compost Regularly
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| Compost Fuels Your Garden |
If you are interested in using organic gardening techniques to plant perennials, you will be pleased to know that it is very easy. Cut beneath the turf using a spade, then flip it over. Finish by covering the entire area using several inches worth of wood chips. With a week or two, you will be able to plant perennials in the bed.
As you are aware now, there is homework to be done and energy to be expended in setting up a real organic garden. If you want to see success at your efforts, you have to continue working at it. Incorporate the insights you've learned here to get your organic garden growing this year.
Bless and be blessed... Always
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