Organic horticulture is relaxing, enjoyable, and produces tasty results. With the advice provided here, you'll soon be learning how to create your very own organic garden. Just put these tips to work in your own garden to yield delicious and nutritious results.
Learn about plant varieties so you can choose the ones with the best yields. A disease-resistant hybrid plant can be a good option to consider over a more traditional variety due to its tendency to produce higher yields.
Biennials and annuals are great if you would like to better your flower bed. Fast growing biennials and annuals can enliven a flower bed while letting you change up the look each season and year. Sunny areas in the middle of shrubs and perennials can be filled in nicely with these plants. Attention-getting options exist such as sunflowers and petunias.
Mint is a very tasty herb that has a tendency to run wild in the garden if not kept in check. You can slow their growth rate by planting them in a garden container or large pot instead. You can bury the container so the top is flush with the ground if desired, but the container's walls will prevent the roots from spreading so that the plant won't take over your entire garden.
Climbing Plants
If you want to cover up your walls or fences, make sure that you specifically use climbing plants. Plants that climb are extraordinarily versatile, and can help hide an unsightly wall or fence, usually within one season. You don't have to worry about removing trees between the climbing plants and the fence, because the trees don't present obstacles to the climbers' growth. Some people use climbers as a natural “ceiling” to arbors. Some climbers you plant will have to be tied off and supported, but others have no problem attaching themselves to any surface using their tendrils or twining stems Honeysuckle and jasmine are very beautiful varieties of such climbers.
You must be sure to remove all of the weeds that grow in your garden. A vibrant garden will be overrun with weeds if they are left alone. For this task, try using white vinegar. Yes, white vinegar actually kills weeds! Keep a solution of vinegar diluted with water on hand to spray on weeds.
Divide your irises. Increase your iris stocks by dividing your overgrown clumps. When the foliage dies it's time to lift the bulbous irises out of the ground. The bulbs will split up naturally in your hand, and when replanted, will often flower the next year. Rhizomes should be divided using a knife. Discard the center and cut pieces from the exterior. Each piece must have a minimum of one strong offshoot. Replant your new rhizome pieces as soon as you have finished the cuttings.
Try to keep your plants aerated and dry, every day. Moisture not only attracts parasites, but also makes it easier for your plants to contract diseases. A common parasite found in the plant kingdom is fungi. Sprays and liquids exist that are perfect for killing the fungi, but be sure you use it on the area before the fungi actually appear.
Pest control can become a major issue. Don't spray any harsh chemicals on your vegetables because you will be eating them later on. If you remain vigilant, you can control your garden pest population. If you catch pests early, you can remove them by hand effectively.
Organic Garden
Start a new garden from seeds. Starting with your own seeds is more environmentally friendly than buying plants from a nursery. Plastics from nurseries aren't recycled often, which causes them to go into landfills; so try starting with seeds, or buying from organic nurseries.
As you can see, keeping up with an organic garden is both challenging and rewarding. It takes time and patience. Following the suggestions outlined above should help you get your organic garden off the ground more effectively. The above hints will help no matter what you're going to grow.