There are endless all-natural methods available to help you produce a vibrant organic garden. You just need to learn what you can do, and then do it.
Your tool handles can double as measuring sticks. You can use larger tools, like rakes, as measuring sticks. Just lay your tool down on the floor then lay a yardstick beside the handle. Then, transfer the measurements to the handle using a permanent marker. Now when you go garden the next time, you’ll have a giant ruler at your command.
Use perennials resistant to slugs and snails. Snails and slugs are garden nightmares, and only need a single evening to obliterate a plant. They often enjoy feeding on perennials with very smooth and tender leaves. Young plants are a special favorite of theirs. There are perennials that slugs do not want to eat, the ones that they hate have hairy leaves, or are unappealing to their taste. Several good choices include heuchera, campanula, achillea, and euphorbia.
The correct soil can make a big difference in how your garden grows. Dependent on the type of plants you are choosing for the garden, the soil may not be right for them. You can designate one area of your garden to use one specific type of soil.
You can prevent pests from invading your garden with certain plants and natural materials. Planting marigolds or onions around the border of your vegetable garden will help repel slugs. Another way to get rid of pests is to spread wood ash at ground level around shrubs and tree plantings. These are proven methods without having to use harsh chemical pesticides.
Prior to planting your garden, devise a plan. That way, if you see your plants beginning to bud but can’t recall what they are, you can refer back to your plan to refresh your memory. In addition, your small plants or groups of plants that are limited in number won’t become lost if you have a large garden.
As this article has demonstrated, organic gardening is more complex than some may think. It requires a lot of work and patience, but it will be worth it in the end to have a beautiful organic garden. If you take the information in this piece to heart, you will soon have an effective arsenal of organic gardening techniques.
