Many people dream of having their own organic garden, but how many actually get around to doing it? Many people feel intimidated by gardening because it is so unfamiliar to them. Follow the advice in this article to overcome the challenges you encounter, and learn how to grow an organic garden successfully. You might even end up loving it!
If you have a wall or fence that you do not like, plant climbers to mask its appearance. Climbing plants are great for hiding hideous fences and walls, and they usually grow within a season. You can also use them in your landscape to cover an existing arbor, or allow them to climb up trees, or through shrubs. Some varieties of these plants will have to be tethered to some sort of support, but other varieties will be able to attach to the medium they are climbing. Trusted variations of climbers are honeysuckle, jasmine, clematis, wisteria and climbing roses.
Your tool handles can easily be used as handy rulers. You can use larger tools, like rakes, as measuring sticks. On the floor, simply lay out the handles, then take a tape measure and run it next to them. Mark the measurements with a permanent marker. Now, the next time you’re down in the garden, you’ll have a handy ruler without needing to look anywhere else.
Give peas a head start by sprouting them indoors. Install your plants inside and wait for the seeds to germinate. The seedlings tend to be healthier, which would help them resist diseases and pests more easily. Once they are suitably strong, transplant them outside.
Before you begin to plant your garden you will need to check the soil. You can get a soil analysis, and if you find your soil needs a supplement, do it! The cost of the analysis will be easily offset by the benefits of a healthy and vibrant crop.
Plants will respond with maximum growth if they have the amount of CO2 they require. Plants tend to grow better when the CO2 levels are higher. The best way to get higher CO2 for your plants is to grow them in a greenhouse. CO2 levels, when kept high, give your plants optimal growing conditions.
Once you know more about organic gardening, getting started should not be so intimidating. Start applying some of the tips presented above, and in the near future, you could have your very own productive organic garden.
