When you take time to apply proper organic horticulture techniques and products, it really does show. People will be able to tell that you love your plants and want them to be healthy. This is a valuable attitude. As any other skill, your organic gardening skills will only grow with time and experience. The following advice will help you out.
Select plants that produce a relatively high yield. In many cases, a disease-resistant or cold-tolerant hybrid will produce a higher yield than a traditional variety.
Use both biennials and annuals to add color to your flower bed. Fast growing biennials and annuals will brighten a garden and permit you to change looks from one season to another. You can use them between the gaps in shrubs and perennials where there is plenty of sun. Some flowers you can use are rudbekia, petunias, cosmos, marigolds, or sunflowers.
Turn your tool handles into convenient rulers. Handles of things such as rakes, hoes or shovels make excellent measuring instruments. All you have to do is lay them on the floor then use a measuring tape to measure their length. Label the distances with a permanent marker. Now you have easy access to a long ruler whenever you are gardening.
Plant bulbs in your garden if you want flowers through spring and summer. Bulbs are generally very simple to grow and hearty, as well; they will continue to grow for years. Remember that different bulbs will bloom at all different times of the year, so if you are careful to choose the right bulbs, you will see blooms in the early spring, and have flowers all the way to late summer.
When the fall season arrives, it is time to plant your fall edibles. A hollowed out pumpkin can become a festive container for kale and lettuce. Cut an opening in the pumpkin and scoop the insides out. Then spray the edges and empty inside of the pumpkin with Wilt-Pruf so the pumpkin doesn't rot. Once you have completed this, start planting!
Before planting seeds, soak them overnight. Place them in a cupboard or other place where they won't be exposed to light. Simply place a handful of seeds in a container, cover the seeds up with water, and stash it away. This will keep seeds hydrated and help them to grow faster. The seeds will then have a greater chance at lasting and blossoming.
Soak seeds overnight, preferably in a cool, dark place. Place some seeds into a small container, then fill it with water until it is almost to the top. This will give your seeds a good start by making sure they have plenty of water, which they need to sprout. The seeds will now have a greater chance of maturing and surviving.
If growing vegetables, make sure they are in a location in your garden where they will be exposed daily to at least six hours of the sun. Most members of the vegetable family need this minimum of light for proper growth. It's also the same for some types of flowers.
A great garden starts from the seeds and not from the plants. Your can contribute to environmental soundness by beginning your garden with fresh seeds. It is common for commercial plants to be packaged in plastic that is not commonly recycled, and therefore, it is better to use seeds or purchase plantings only from merchants who make use of organic packaging.
If you have the right tools and products, you can use these tips to help your garden. You are ready to start your own garden. If you read this article carefully, you probably learned something new about organic horticulture. You may have even found something new to employ in your own organic garden.
Keep your plants dry and aerated daily. Parasites are attracted to the moisture on plants. A commonplace plant parasite is fungi. Fungicide sprays can deal with fungal infestations, but they are most effective if you apply them before a fungus problem becomes noticeable.