In the world of organic gardening, there are plenty of great resources available to both new and experienced organic gardeners alike. There are many e-guides, books, videos, and other resources available. This set of tips contains some of the best advice for helping a good organic gardener become a great organic gardener.
Shoveling clay is very difficult and lots of work because the clay is hard and sticks to the shovel, making it tough to handle. Use a thin coat of floor or car wax on your shovel, then buff it with a nice clean cloth to make dealing with clay soil easier. The shovel will glide through the clay and as a bonus, your shovel will be resistant to rust.
Before planting seeds, soak them overnight. Place them in a cupboard or other place where they won’t be exposed to light. Place a couple of seeds in a tiny container, and fill it with water nearly to the top. This will give your seeds a good start by making sure they have plenty of water, which they need to sprout. Seeds that are grown in this way have a higher survival and maturity rate.
When you decide to add vegetables into your garden space, be aware that they must be placed where they will receive direct sunlight for a minimum of six hours daily. If you neglect this, it is likely that you will notice slow growth and reduced quality in your vegetables This is true for flowers as well.
When you go to mow your lawn, make sure you don’t mow it too closely to the ground. If you leave more height to your grass, the roots will grow deeper into the soil, making the lawn stronger and more resistant to drying out. If you have short grass, you will have short roots and you will dry out your grass.
If you follow these advice on organic gardening, you will be able to have a productive, toxic-free, healthy garden in the future. In addition, you will notice more wildlife that congregates around your garden. You can be one with nature! Start planning your garden today.
