Gardening is a complex process. There are so many things to consider, such as proper pH balance, natural but effective pesticides, adequate sunlight and water supplies and so on. If you are a beginner, take things slowly. To succeed, you must learn as much as possible about organic horticulture principles. For valuable advice, keep reading.
A good way to ensure that your seeds sprout effectively is to start them in smaller pots and then transplant them once they reach the seedling stage. Your plants will be more likely to mature this way. In addition, you can shorten the intervals between your plantings. Once you've removed the previous group of plants, your seedlings can go into the ground.
Turn your tool handles into convenient rulers. Tools with long handles such as hoes and rakes can double as measuring sticks. Just lay your tool down on the floor then lay a yardstick beside the handle. With a permanent marker, note pertinent measurements on the tool handle. When the need arises to measure something while in your garden, the measuring tool you need will literally be “on hand,” sketched into the handles of your tools.
Turn the handles of tools you have on hand into rulers to make measurements in your garden. You can use shovels or rakes as measuring sticks. Place the handles on the floor, then set a measuring tape alongside them. Have a marker handy, and mark the distance with it. When you are at work in the garden, you will always have a handy measuring device on each and every tool.
When it's autumn, it's time to start planting all of your fall edibles. A pumpkin makes a great container, and costs less than a clay pot. 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!
If you are considering planting a garden take the time to plan it out. Planning gives you a map of your garden. When your plants begin sprouting and all look alike, you can refer to your plan to remind yourself of which plants are which. This is important, because different plants require different care.
An excellent garden shouldn't begin from plants. They should begin from seeds. When you begin a garden, it's most eco friendly to do so with seed. Seeds eliminate the waste of plastic containers from nurseries which rarely get recycled. There are some nurseries, however, that send their plants out in organic potting materials.
Slug-proof your garden with smart perennial choices. Creatures like snails or slugs can destroy a plant in a single night. These garden pests prefer perennials with thin, flat, delicate leaves, particularly if the plant is not yet mature. Some perennials, however, leave a bad taste in slugs' mouths or are difficult to chew through because their leaves aren't tender. Wonderful varieties of such perennials include euphorbia, campanula, helleborus, achillea, and heuchera.
Natural materials or some other plants can be used in your garden for keeping away pests. Slugs stay away from marigolds and onions when they are planted in a garden. Insects can be deterred if you use wood ash instead of mulch around trees and shrub seedlings. These are proven methods without having to use harsh chemical pesticides.
Now, you shouldn't get your hopes up and believe that a few tips are going to turn you into an instant professional gardener. However, these tips are a great starting point if you do plan to grow organically. As you implement these tips and hone your skills, you'll be a professional green-thumb-holder in no time.