Organic gardening may be a major pain, or a joyous hobby. Here are some suggestions to get you on the right path to successful organic gardening.
If your soil is highly alkaline, try mixing used coffee grounds into the soil. The coffee grounds are a very inexpensive way to add acid back into the dirt. You will discover that your vegetables are more flavorful than ever before.
Plant a variety of annuals, biennials and perennials to keep your flower beds bright. These biennials and annuals are fast-growing, and they allow you to brighten up your flower bed with a change for each season. They are very useful for filling in the gaps between perennials and shrubs in a sunny area. Some varieties are hollyhocks, petunias and sunflowers.
If your plants have a powdery mildew, don’t use expensive chemicals on them. Rather, you should mix a bit of baking soda with a small quantity of liquid soap in water. Once a week, spray this on plants to eliminate the mildew. Baking soda will bring no damage to your plants, and will treat the mildew in a gentle and efficient manner.
If your garden includes vegetables, make sure you plant them in a location whether they are exposed to sunlight for a minimum of six hours each day. Most members of the vegetable family need this minimum of light for proper growth. This also rings true for some of the flowers.
To grow peas, try growing them indoors first, instead of outside. Pea seeds germinate better indoors. This method also results in hardier seedlings that can better resist insects and disease. Once the seedlings are sturdy enough, they can be transplanted to their rightful place in the garden.
Are you ready to do some research, do some work outside, and be patient? This work will ultimately pay off for you once you figure out how to make an item grow.
