Just about anyone can become an organic gardener. It’s a fun, relaxing hobby that has a lot of benefits. 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 learn how to properly garden? Reviewing the advice that follows would be a good place to begin!
So that you don’t shock your plants, try gradually accustoming them to conditions and temperature. Start by placing your plants outside for a few hours only. Throughout the week, you should increase a little at a time how long you have them outside. By weeks end, you should have plants that are ready for a permanent home outside with no problem!
Keep your plants thriving through the winter by bringing them inside. You can save the ones you spent the most money on or the ones that are resistant. Carefully dig up the plants, using caution not to disturb the roots, then transfer into a pot.
Don’t mow your grass too short. By leaving your grass a little higher off the ground, it give the roots a chance to grow deep into the soil which makes the lawn stronger, and that helps keep it from drying out. Short grass is more prone to getting dried out and turning brown.
Think about berry-producing trees that are green year round for your garden. This will allow your garden to have color, even in the dreary winter months. Plants that provide instant winter color include Holly, Winterberry, American Cranberrybush, and the American Holly.
Ensure that your plants are kept dry, and aerated daily. Damp leaves can lead to plant disease and parasites. Fungi are parasites that are common in the plant world. Be sure to prevent the growth of fungus with a spray that will inhibit their growth.
Don’t you hate it how fresh mint leaves take over all of your garden, even though you love them? Keep the growth under control by growing them in a large gardening pot instead. The container will keep the roots from spreading throughout you garden, and prevent the mint leaves from sprouting in other areas.
Reading this article has hopefully given you some great ideas to begin your experiences in organic gardening. Having a properly grown garden can be fun and relaxing. If you remember these tips the next time you are in the garden, you will be much more successful.
