1. Tips, Tricks, And Advice For A Thriving Garden
You will see the difference when you begin using tried-and-true organic horticulture methods. Using
these environmentally sound techniques means you care about your own health and that of your
garden. These are worthy goals. As any other skill, your organic gardening skills will only grow with
time and experience. This article will provide you with some ways to accomplish this.
Gradually acclimate plants to temperature changes and conditions, if you want to avoid shocking
them. Put them in the sun outside for a couple of hours during the first day. Then over a weeks time,
slightly increase their time outside. After a week's time, the plants should be fine staying outside.
You need to consider beginning the plants into pots. Then, you can plant the seedlings into your
garden. This really increases the survival rate of young plants. This is also a good way to tighten up
your planting schedule. The seedlings are ready to go, once you remove the mature plants.
The handles of your tools can double as clever 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. It's a good idea to label distances with a permanent marker. When you are gardening next,
you'll have a ruler beside you at all times.
Pre-soak seeds overnight in a dark place. Take 3-4 seeds, put them in a small jar or container, and
cover them with water. This will give your seeds a good start by making sure they have plenty of
water, which they need to sprout. The seeds will have a better chance of surviving and maturing.
Grow some plants that cats like to eat - try catnip or wheat grass. You could also repel your pet by
planting rosemary or placing citrus fruit peels around your garden.
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Shelter your deciduous shrubs. If you have a few potted shrubs, they should be shielded from the
wintry weather. The tops should be tied together, and the wigwam should be loosely covered with a
sheet or blanket. This method is much better than wrapping the plant in plastic, as it allows air to
circulate, which can prevent rotting.
The best way to start a garden is from first principles: seeds. Starting with your own seeds is more
environmentally friendly than buying plants from a nursery. The problem is those plastic trays which
end up in landfills and are not generally recycled. Plants in organic packagingn or seeds sown in
your garden, are fine .
Chill out by taking time to garden. There are numerous avenues to pursue when attempting to find
your personal peace and relaxation. Horticulture is a great way to do so. Gardening only requires a
small investment and you will get so much more out of it. One particularly enjoyable return is the
pride you will feel when you grow your own food.
You can keep your dog away from your garden by spraying perfume or aftershave in the grass.
These scents overpower the garden's scents, which causes your dog to lose interest.
2. Dress to protect your skin from sun damage when you garden. Try wearing a large sunhat and
sunglasses to protect your face and eyes, and use sunscreen on any exposed skin. Using the right
protection from the harmful rays of the sun means less of a chance of you getting sunburn and skin
cancer.
A great way to ensure that your organic garden will do well is to keep a section of your land
unspoiled. The natural wildlife will spring up and make for a perfect organic habitat. The kind of
birds and insects needed for pollination will be naturally present on your property and help with
your organic garden.
You'll save time and energy if you keep tools nearby while working in your garden. Use a large
bucket, or wear rugged pants with several pockets. Make sure your trowel, pruning shears, gloves
and other important tools are always handy. This will allow you to make easy work of your
horticulture up-keep!
You now have the knowledge necessary to taking care of an organic garden. This means you are
adequately prepared and ready to start! The above tips were constructed to add to your personal
organic gardening techniques, as you are never done learning. You might even have learned
something you hadn't known before to use in your organic garden.
