A lot of people are finding out the benefits of growing an organic garden. With these tips, you can learn fast about how to start your own organic garden. Just put these tips to work for you and you will soon see great results.
One way to help your organic garden thrive is to leave an undeveloped area that is conducive to the wildlife around your area. One side effect of this is that where animals thrive, so do birds and insects that help nurture and pollinate plants, which will increase the quality of your garden.
Having a garden of perennials can be an easy and quick process. Simply use a spade or small shovel to get under the grass or turf and flip it over. Then, using wood chips, cover the area to a depth of three or four inches. Let the area have about two weeks, then dig it and plan the new perennials.
Have your tools for gardening nearby in order to maximize your efficiency with gardening. Wear pants with multiple pockets or use a toolbox or large bucket. You will be much more productive if you can quickly get to your spade, pruning shears, trowel and watering can.
Pine needles should not be overlooked as a great source for mulch. There are some plants that thrive in acidic soil. Plants like these thrive when you use pine needles as mulch. Spread a few inches of pine needles on your organic beds so that it will put the acid into your soil.
The optimal amount of organic mulch to use in your flower beds is 2-3 inches. This will discourage weeds from growing, add nutrients, and retain the moisture in your garden. This will also give a nice, professional appearance to your garden all year.
As was mentioned earlier, perfecting your organic garden just takes some patience, and investment of time. These tips can be put to use so you can see how great growing a garden can be. There are a huge number of plants to grow, and with these tips, you’ll succeed no matter which plants you ultimately choose.
