To have the most success with your garden, you need to take care of it. That is why wise organic horticulture tips are important. This will see you cultivating healthier and better tasting results from your organic garden. If you apply the tips from this article, you will have a lush, green organic garden.
Choose the varieties of plants that will produce a higher yield. A hybrid designed for your weather, and resistant to local diseases, will give a better yield than non-hybrids.
You can use the wooden handles of your tools as measurement sticks. Tools with long handles such as hoes and rakes can double as measuring sticks. Lay the handles of said tools on the ground where it is flat and there is no interference, such as gravel, and stretch a measuring tape along one side. Next, use a Sharpie to accurately label the distance between each one. When you are at work in the garden, you will always have a handy measuring device on each and every tool.
Beginning your garden with healthy soil is your first defense against pests! Healthy soil encourages vigorous plant growth and makes your garden more resistant to common diseases and insects. If you start with balanced soil, your garden will produce healthy plants with the best yield. Refrain from using chemicals since these will increase the salt content of the soil.
Plant perennials that are resistant to slug and snail infestations. Snails and slugs can destroy plants in just one night. These pests normally go after plants with thin little leaves and plants that have yet to fully mature. Slugs and snails will leave some perennials alone, particularly those with a bad taste or tough, hairy leaves. Consider planting these varieties of perennials to discourage slugs and snails from eating your flowers. Euphorbia and achillea are examples of slug-proof perennials.
Try dousing weeds in your garden with boiling water to get rid of them. A pot full of boiling water is an effective herbicide, yet it is, chemically speaking, completely harmless. Pour the boiling water directly onto the weeds, just make sure you do not damage the nearby plants. Weeds will usually stop growing if boiling water damages their roots.
Ensure that your plants are kept dry, and aerated daily. Moisture on the surfaces of your plants is an invitation to pests and illness. Fungus infections are common in overly moist plants. You can control fungi with the application of fungicide sprays. However, the area should be treated before you see the onset of any problems.
When winter comes around, save some plants by putting them in the house. Try to save plants that are expensive or that are resistant enough to handle the transition. Dig carefully around the roots and transfer the plants to a pot.
If you are going to grow peas, start them inside rather then planting them outdoors. Pea seeds germinate better indoors. Seedlings will grow stronger, and withstand attacks from pests and diseases a lot better. When these pea plants are sturdy, you can place them outside in your garden.
Organic gardening will help you create a truly fresh and nutritious garden. Organic horticulture takes patience and manual labor, but it's worth it when you start reaping the benefits of your labor.