Application of correct organic horticulture tips and products will shine through in the quality of your garden. It demonstrates that you are taking organic gardening seriously and that you are doing all you can to ensure that your plants thrive. These are highly admirable qualities. Like with any other skill set, you can always add and improve. Below are some tips to help.
Make sure that your sod is laid properly. Before the sod can be laid, you should prepare the soil. Weed the soil well, and till the entire lawn area. Gently compact the soil until it is flattened. You then will want to thoroughly wet the soil. You should lay your sod staggered, and have the joints offset. Pat down the sod and fill any gaps with soil. Water the sod each day for two weeks so it will become well-rooted and ready for foot traffic.
Use climbers if you want to cover any fences or walls. Many climbers are so robust that they can cover an unattractive wall or fence in a single growing season. They may grow up through some existing shrubs and trees, and can even be worked to grow around an arbor. Some require a support, while other climbers attach to surfaces using twining stems or tendrils. Climbing roses, honeysuckle, wisteria, clematis, and jasmine are some great plants to try out.
Your soil needs to be of good quality before you start a garden. Have a soil report done. It is cost effective and you can make necessary adjustments, based on the report, to your soil so it is correctly enriched to encourage plant growth. Before you ruin any crops, make sure you do this. Soil can be analyzed at a lot of cooperative extension offices, so make sure you plan accordingly.
Before you plant seeds, pre-soak them for a night somewhere dark. Soak the seeds by placing them in a container where they are covered with water. This will give your seeds a healthy head start in the growth process. The seeds will now have a greater chance of maturing and surviving.
Do not mow your lawn close to the bottom. When the grass is a little longer, the roots will be stronger and the lawn becomes more resistant. Short grass leads to more shallow roots and will result in more brown, dried-out patches.
Tender deciduous shrubs are very fragile, so protect them. Fragile shrubs, that are planted in pots, should be covered to protect them during the cold season. The tops should be tied together, and the wigwam should be loosely covered with a sheet or blanket. People sometimes use plastic to wrap their plants, but plastic can cause the plants to rot because it impedes air circulation.
You now have the information you need to start applying these tips to your own organic garden. Awesome! The tips here should help you with your organic gardening. Don’t stop here, though, you should continue learning. With luck, you have learned something you can use to get the most from your garden.
