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.
Make garden tools do double duty as handy makeshift rulers. Tools with long handles such as hoes and rakes can double as measuring sticks. Lay the handles of said tools on the ground where it is flat and there is no interference, such as gravel, and stretch a measuring tape along one side. Use a permanent marker to label distances. This will allow you to have a ruler at your fingertips when you are working out in the garden.
To prevent your plants’ systems from becoming shocked, you need to gradually transition them from higher to lower temperatures. At first, only leave them outside for a brief period of time. Over one week, gradually build up the amount of hours you leave the plants outside. When the week is done, your plants will be ready for the big move without any problems.
You may be able to re-pot some plants to bring indoors for the winter. You may be able to save your most resistant or expensive plants. Be careful not to damage the root system as you dig up the plant, and place it in a pot.
Before you even place the first plant in your garden, you need to check the composition of your soil. There are soil testing services that can analyze a garden’s soil content for a small charge. With those results, it’s then possible to refine and supplement the soil to make it as fertile as possible. There are numerous places to find this service, such as your local Cooperative Extension office. The cost is well worth it to avoid a potentially ruined crop.
Do you want fresh mint leaves without having to worry about them growing too quickly? Instead of planting mint in the ground, confine it to a large pot. This container can be placed in the soil if you prefer the look of mint in your garden, and it will continue to contain the roots of your mint and prevent it from taking over.
As should be obvious by now, organic gardening requires a bit of forethought and planning before implementation. It also holds true, that if you want to see results, you need to keep putting effort into it. With the advice from this article, you are now ready to begin a successful organic gardening adventure.
