Organic gardening is the alternative to using toxic products such as fertilizers or pesticides on the food you are going to eat and the environment you live in. Another benefit of organic gardening is that it is relatively inexpensive. Here are some helpful techniques to help you learn to garden organically.
Get your children interested in helping with your organic garden. Gardens are a wonderful place for kids to learn, and working side by side with them can strengthen the bond that you have.
Keep your plants in a warm, moist environment, if possible. They need this type of warm temperature in order to grow. If there are times during the year when you would prefer not to have the temperature that high, another solution you can utilize is to purchase heat lamps for your organic plants.
When growing plants inside of the house, you should ensure the thermostat is set at around 65-75 degrees in the daytime. This level of heat is required in order for plants to grow. If you aren’t wanting your house to be this warm in the winter, you can use a heat lamp on the plants.
Create a space perfect for any perennial garden with this easy method. Slice under the grass with a spade, flip the layer you have lifted over, and spread three inches of wood chips on top. Wait two weeks, then dig in and plant the new perennials.
Pine needles should not be overlooked as a great source for mulch. Some garden plants have a high acidity, and prefer acidic soil. If you are growing these types of plants, simply gather up fallen pine needles for use in your garden. If you spread a few inches of pine needles around your garden beds, when they break down, the acid they contain will leach into the soil.
Stop purchasing pesticide sprayed, genetically modified produce. Use what you’ve read here to get started growing your very own high-quality produce.
