Organic growing is becoming more popular due to the questionable effects of toxins and pesticides on the body and the environment. Organic gardening is also cheap and requires very little equipment. Here are some essential tips to help you become an expert organic gardener.
To prevent your plants’ systems from becoming shocked, you need to gradually transition them from higher to lower temperatures. On the first day, put them out in sunlight for about an hour or so. Then over a weeks time, slightly increase their time outside. Once the transition is complete, your plants will probably be able to tolerate the outdoor conditions.
Clay soil can be a real pain to work with as it often sticks to the end of the shovel. To make digging clay soil easier, try applying a light coating of wax, either car wax or floor wax, and then buff off and commence digging. The clay will no longer stick to the shovel, and this also helps to prevent other problems like rusting.
Use annuals and biennials to brighten your flower garden. Fast growing biennials and annuals can enliven a flower bed while letting you change up the look each season and year. Use them to fill gaps between shrubs and perennials in the sun. Some varieties are hollyhocks, petunias and sunflowers.
Bulbs planted in the spring can flower all the way into summer. Most bulbs are hardy and require little to no care in order to develop into beautiful perennials that will reappear each and every year. Plant bulbs that will bloom at various intervals to ensure beautiful flowers are growing in your garden all year long.
Putting the advice you just learned to use in your organic garden will help you realize several benefits, including having healthy plants and a reduction in toxins. You should expect to see more wildlife inhabiting your garden as your garden works more with nature.
