Organic horticulture is wonderfully therapeutic and anyone can enjoy it. If you lack experience as a gardener, it is perfectly natural to be somewhat intimidated by the thought of all that work. How should a novice gardener get started? If so, keep reading. You are only minutes away from becoming a better gardener.
When choosing plants, pick those that produce a high yield. Traditional strains are often out-performed by hybrids that have been bred for cold tolerance or disease resistance.
Insects and various garden pests can be avoided by making your soil healthy. Healthy plants grown in robust and enriched soil have an advantage in fighting pest infestation. Starting with soil that is in good condition can yield the best plants.
Annuals and biennials are an excellent way to add a splash of bright color to your flower gardens. These flowers grow quickly and can be planted at any time during the year. If you want to maintain a flower garden all year or you want to add new flowers to reflect the changing seasons, annuals and biennials are for you. Use them to fill gaps between shrubs and perennials in the sun. There are many different varieties to choose from such as daisies, marigolds, impatiens, and lantana.
Carbon Dioxide
For proper optimum growth, plants require sufficient amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2). The majority of plants thrive when they are exposed to a high level of carbon dioxide. A greenhouse has the best levels available. The levels need to be kept high for optimum greenery growth.
When horticulture, beware of stink bugs and other insects, particularly in the autumn. Stinkbugs are most prevalent on tomatoes, beans and peppers. If kept unchecked they can certainly do a ton of a damage to your garden so you should do what you need to to reduce their population.
Be diligent in your efforts to banishing weeds! Weeds can destroy a once promising garden and take away all its potential. White vinegar can be used as a natural herbicide. The acidity of the vinegar is harmful to most plants. Mix white vinegar and water into a spray bottle instead of pulling the weeds by hand.
Use a wheelbarrow and a kneeling stool when you’re working in your garden. Working in the garden means you’ll be down on the ground a lot. This can cause knee pain, so if you have a stool, you’ll have an easier time. Using a wheelbarrow or wagon to transport heavy loads of dirt will help protect you from back injuries so make sure that you have one.
Beautiful insects are attracted to heather when you plant it. Heather attracts bees, and when they come out in the spring, this provides an early nectar source. Because it is usually left alone, heather beds can become a home for spiders, beetles and other insects. For this reason, you should always remember to put on your horticulture gloves when tending to your heather.
Involve your children in horticulture. The benefits for your children will be a closer bond with nature and an understanding of where food comes from.
You never want to do any horticulture with open wounds, so make sure everything is completely healed up before you begin; otherwise, you run the risk of your cut being exposed to dangerous chemicals and dirt. A cut could get infected if it gets in contact with grime and dirt in the garden. It is possible now to get bandages that will completely seal the cut.
It should now be clear to you why so many people find organic gardening enjoyable. It is very relaxing and fun to work in a beautiful garden. Use these tips to get your organic garden up and running in no time.
