Depending on the effort you put into it, an organic garden can be a great pleasure or a great pain. The following suggestions will guide you on how to be a very successful organic gardener.
Make garden tools do double duty as handy makeshift rulers. It is possible to utilize tools with long handles, such as rakes, hoes and shovels, as measuring sticks. Lay the handles on the floor, then run the measuring tape down next to them. Mark the measurements with a permanent marker. This modified ruler will serve you well as you begin working in your garden.
When winter arrives, transfer some plants into the house to save them. Perhaps you can save your most expensive or resistant plants. Be careful not to damage the root system as you dig up the plant, and place it in a pot.
Do not improperly lay your new sod. Get your soil ready before you lay the sod. Pull all the weeds and loosen the soil so the new roots can take easily. Compact the soil lightly and firmly, and be sure to create a flat surface. Make sure the soil is moist all the way through. Sod should be staggered in rows, the joints offsetting from each other. Make sure the sod is firmly placed to ensure a surface that is sufficiently flat and even. Also, make sure to use soil to fill the areas where there are gaps in the sod. You will have to water the sod every day for 2 weeks, and then it should be firmly rooted to the ground, and able to be walked on.
Keep the weeds out of your garden by removing them regularly. Weeds can destroy a once promising garden and take away all its potential. To help with weed destruction, use white vinegar. That's right, you have safe way to get rid of weeds right there in your kitchen cabinet. Mix white vinegar and water into a spray bottle instead of pulling the weeds by hand.
Try to have a plan with your garden. This is a good way to remember which plants have been planted in each area before they grow. It can also keep you from planting any of your garden favorites too close to each other.
It is best to aerate and dry your plants daily. Moisture can be a magnet for disease and parasites on your plants. Fungi commonly afflict a number of plants. To control fungi, use a fungicide spray on the area before you notice any problems.
Start your seedlings in pots inside and then transplant them into your garden. Your plants will have a better chance of getting big and healthy! In addition, you can shorten the intervals between your plantings. When you remove your mature plants, the next batch of seedlings should be ready.
Gardening can be very relaxing. Many hobbies can help you to relax and attain inner peace. Horticulture is one of the easiest ways to attain this. It does not have a large start-up cost and yields many returns. Of course the highest return is the peace you will feel from having some time alone in your garden and growing your own plants.
Choose one plant to be the focal point. The best garden designers always use a focal point that draws the eye. Many times, it's just a plant that differs from the surrounding plants.
As illustrated above, there is more to becoming a successful organic gardener than most people first imagine. Every time you enjoy your vegetables, fruits, flowers or just take a satisfying glance around your garden, you'll realize that all your efforts have been worth it. The next time you are working in your garden, use the advice from this article to grow things without the use of harsh chemicals.
There are home solutions available to combat the powdery mildew you may find on your plants. Mix a bit of liquid soap and some baking soda into water. Once a week, spray this on plants to eliminate the mildew. The baking soda is harmless to your plants and a very effective remedy.