Having an organic garden does make it easier to eat healthy fruits and vegetables, but planning a garden and choosing the correct equipment can be a complex process. You also have a large variety of seeds you can choose from as well. The following article will offer you some helpful advice to meet with organic gardening success.
Make garden tools do double duty as handy makeshift rulers. Tools with long handles, such as a shovel or rake, are absolutely perfect for this job, and make your workload a little bit smaller. All you have to do is lay them on the floor then use a measuring tape to measure their length. Label the distances with a permanent marker. When the need arises to measure something while in your garden, the measuring tool you need will literally be “on hand,” sketched into the handles of your tools.
Choose perennials that are not vulnerable to attack by slugs. Your plants can be destroyed by slugs and snails overnight. These garden vermin prefer plants with tender, herbaceous stems and leaves, particularly seedlings and young plants. Others, though, are disliked by slugs and snails. Those with rough leaves or an unappetizing taste will be less desired by slugs and snails. Consider planting these varieties of perennials to discourage slugs and snails from eating your flowers. Euphorbia and achillea are examples of slug-proof perennials.
If you are considering planting a garden take the time to plan it out. This way, when the sprouts start shooting up, you can recall where you planted each plant. A good plan can also help you to place each plant in the area that is most beneficial to them.
If you discover that your soil is very alkaline, take used coffee grounds and mix them thoroughly with your soil. Coffee grounds add acidity to the soil and are very cheap. Improving the pH of your soil will make your vegetables and greens taste even better!
By implementing the advice that is in this article, you can expect to have a healthy, toxic free, productive garden in the very near future. Planting a natural garden also encourages wildlife to enjoy your garden, and this even benefits the plants growing within.
