Friday, March 7, 2014

By Rafael Clavio


If you are careful, and use appropriate gardening techniques, it will show. Using these environmentally sound techniques means you care about your own health and that of your garden. This is a valuable attitude. Improvement to any skill can always be achieved, and this skill set is no different. Below are a collection of organic gardening tips that will help you to develop your talent.

When selecting among several varieties of a plant, choose the ones that will produce the largest yield. In most circumstances, a cold-tolerant or disease-resistant hybrid will have a higher yield when compared to a more traditional variety.

Yes, you really have to weed. Weeds will cause your garden to become overgrown and cluttered. To help with the removal, you can use white vinegar. That's right, you have safe way to get rid of weeds right there in your kitchen cabinet. Keep a solution of vinegar diluted with water on hand to spray on weeds.

Make sure to pre-soak seeds, preferably in a dark location. Drop your seeds into a small jar that is filled with cold water. That way, the seeds will have sufficient hydration and will have the best start possible. This increases the chances of survival for the seeds.

Place at least an inch of mulch that is organic in with your veggies! Mulch keeps soil moist for longer periods of time. It will also prevent weeds from growing. You will save time by not pulling weeds.

You must be sure to remove all of the weeds that grow in your garden. Weeds will cause your garden to become overgrown and cluttered. White vinegar is one option you can use in your routine weed removal. It can kill weeds. Putting white vinegar on your plants gets rid of much of the need to pull out the weeds.

During fall, you should plant cold weather vegetables. Try something different by planing kale or lettuce inside a pumpkin, instead of using the planter pots you traditionally use. You simply need to cut off the top, scoop out the guts, and spray your pumpkin with Wilt-Pruf. After that, your pumpkin planter is ready to use!

Vegetables are softest during the warmest hours of each day, so picking them then, no matter how gently, runs the risk of damage. Vegetables and fruits should always be cut from the vine, not twisted; twisting subjects a plant to needless stress.

If sustainability and organic gardening are appealing to you, leave a portion of the property you own undeveloped to give wildlife a place to thrive. The presence of native flowers, trees and grasses will attract birds and insects. You will be rewarded by an appealing and flourishing landscape.

Vegetables tend to soften during the hottest part of the day, which means they are easily damaged, even when handled with care. For vegetables growing on vines, cut them carefully rather than twisting them off to avoid damage to the plant.

Preparing a plot for planting a perennial garden can be done quickly and without difficulty. Only a garden spade and woods chips are necessary. To prepare the garden, slice out sheets of turf using the spade, and flip the turf upside down. Then, cover the newly turned soil with wood chips, approximately three inches deep. Give this area at least a few weeks, then you can dig into the area and plant the new perennials.

You possess the products, tools and skills to use these tips to better your garden. You are ready to start your own garden. What you have just read can help you get the most from your garden. Try new things, and keep looking for more resources as you progress with your garden.




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