A lot of people are finding out the benefits of growing an organic garden. With the use of our simple advice, you will quickly learn how to get started with a thriving organic garden of your own. Keep reading to learn some tricks of the trade that will help you get a great garden.
Put sod down the right way. Get your soil ready before you lay the sod. Thoroughly weed the soil, and work it into a fine, smooth tilth. Using a light but firm touch, compact the soil until it is flat. Thoroughly moisten the soil. Avoid laying your sod in straight rows with all of the seams lining up. Instead, stagger the rows for a more pleasing visual effect. Sod should be firm and have an even, flat surface without gaps. Water the sod each day for two weeks so it will become well-rooted and ready for foot traffic.
Brighten your garden with biennials and annuals. Biennials and annuals that grow quickly can add color to a flower bed, plus they permit you to modify the way the flower bed looks each season and each year. In addition, you might need something to fill empty spaces in your flower garden. Fill gaps with annuals or biennials. Just make sure the flowers will get enough sun to thrive. Notable varieties include cosmos, rudbeckia, petunia, hollyhock, marigold and sunflower.
It’s easy to just jump in and start gardening without thought, but it’s important to plan your garden first. This helps you remember where each plant was planted before they begin to sprout. It’s also a good way to keep smaller plants from getting swallowed up by the rest of your garden.
As the weather turns colder, it is important to prepare your sensitive shrubs for the change. Shrubs that are planted in containers are especially susceptible to frost and must be carefully protected. Tie these canes at the top, and place a blanket over it. When you do this you allow air to flow and circulate which can actually prevent rotting, this method is great and better than just wrapping your plant in some plastic.
Be sure to do some weeding on a regular basis. Weeds will cause your garden to become overgrown and cluttered. To help with the removal, you can use white vinegar. The acidity of the vinegar is harmful to most plants. If you don’t want to take the time to remove the weeds by hand, simply spray them with a white vinegar solution.
As discussed earlier, there are many benefits to growing your garden with natural and organic methods. This opens up a world of possibilities for your flowers, vegetables and herbs. Following the advice you have read here is a great first step in starting your own successful organic garden that you can enjoy for years to come.
