Many people are only just beginning to realize the joys of organic gardening. By using the advice below, you will be able to get started in organic gardening and create a thriving and beautiful garden. Use these tricks and tips to get the best results.
Starting a garden which is pest-free is easy, if you have healthy soil. Healthy soil leads to healthy plants with more strength to deflect those insects and various diseases. For healthy plants, start with healthy soil that is properly amended and free of chemicals in order to avoid salt accumulation.
If you start to notice some powdery mildew growing on your plants, there is no need to waste money on expensive chemicals. Try mixing a little liquid soap with some baking soda in water. Spray this mixture on your plants weekly until the mildew is gone. Baking soda will not damage your plants and treats the mildew gently but efficiently.
Use biennials and annuals to beautify your flower beds. These fast growing flowers let you change how your flower bed looks season to season. Sunny areas in the middle of shrubs and perennials can be filled in nicely with these plants. Notable biennials and annuals include marigold, sunflowers, hollyhock, petunia, and cosmos.
Do you enjoy your mint leaves, but can’t stand how they dominate your garden? Control their expansion by confining them to a large pot. Bury the container so that your plant does not stand out. The container will keep the roots from spreading too far.
Use natural pest control when possible. Slugs are repelled by bordering your vegetable garden with either onions or marigolds. Insect pests will stay away from seedlings and trees if you use wood ash around the base as a mulch. You will be able to stay away from harsh chemical based pesticides by incorporating these techniques into your gardening.
Perfecting an organic garden is as simple as committing a little time, and being patient. Following the suggestions outlined above should help you get your organic garden off the ground more effectively. Regardless of what specific insights you choose to apply, they’ll help you successfully grow whatever you choose to plant.
