Horticulture Made As Simple As It Can Possibly Be

Organic horticulture requires a green thumb and a lot of patience. When you enjoy this hobby, you often have a goal of growing healthier foods for your family to enjoy. Easier said than done, right? Keep reading to learn what you can do to make your garden succeed.

Make sure to lay the sod properly. Before you use sod, you need to prepare the soil. Take out any weeds, then mix up the soil into a tilth that is fine. Flatten the soil back into place, gently but firmly. Thoroughly moisten the soil. Lay the sod down in alternated rows, keeping the joints set off from one another. The sod should form a flat and firm surface. Fill in gaps with soil. Water your sod daily for a fortnight, which is enough time for it to root and be able to withstand foot traffic.

When selecting among several varieties of a plant, choose the ones that will produce the largest yield. A plant that is resistant to disease, or one that is tolerant of extreme weather, will deliver a higher yield.

Cover the fences and walls with climbers. Climbing plants are great for hiding hideous fences and walls, and they usually grow within a season. They may also grow through tress and shrubs that are already grown, or you can train them to cover your arbor. Some must be tied to supports, but some climbers use twining stems or tendrils and attach themselves to those surfaces. Reliable varieties include clematis, honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine and climbing roses.

When fall has arrived, it is time to plant the edibles for the autumn. This time, use a pumpkin for the container for your lettuce and kale, instead of plain clay pots. You simply need to cut off the top, scoop out the guts, and spray your pumpkin with Wilt-Pruf. Once you’ve done that, you can plant!

Try growing some cat grass or wheat grass in the vicinity of the plants that your cat likes to eat. Offensive smells also work to repel cats and other pesky animals from eating your plants. Try putting mothballs, citrus peels, garlic and other pungent items on the topsoil.

Coffee Grounds

A simple way to lower the alkaline content of your soil is to dilute it with coffee grounds. Coffee grounds are an inexpensive way to increase the acid level in your soil. When you use them, you will start to notice that your vegetables are tastier and more vibrant in color.

You can use boiling water to get rid of weeds naturally. Boiling water is an excellent, organic substance for use against weeds. Just pour boiling water directly on top of the weeds cautiously to avoid damaging your plants. Boiling water is not good for the weed roots and will stunt further growth.

The best way to start a garden is from first principles: seeds. Starting from seed is far less harsh on the environment than using plants you buy at the nursery. It is common for commercial plants to be packaged in plastic that is not commonly recycled, and therefore, it is better to use seeds or purchase plantings only from merchants who make use of organic packaging.

You should think about planting evergreens that yield berries in your garden. They add color to your yard, throughout the year. Some evergreens that will provide winter color are the American Holly, Common Snowberry, American Cranberrybush, and the Winterberry.