Organic Gardening Advice For A Better Garden

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Organic Gardening Advice For A Better Garden
A green thumb and a great deal of patience is required to take on the hobby of organic horticulture. The purpose of organic horticulture is to grow healthy, toxin free food that you can enjoy and benefit from. All of this sounds easy, but the process can sometimes feel complicated. Check out the tips laid out below to learn what you must do to begin gardening organically like a professional.

Choose perennials that are not vulnerable to attack by slugs. Creatures like snails or slugs can destroy a plant in a single night. These pests are particularly fond of young perennials and those varieties with leaves that are tender, smooth, and thin. There are, however, certain types of perennials that slugs and snails hate. Most of these varieties either have tough leaves or taste unappealing. Some of the best varieties of these include achillea, campanula, euphorbia, and heuchera.

If your plants have a powdery mildew, don't use expensive chemicals on them. Plain water with a bit of liquid soap and baking soda will do the trick. Then, spray this mixture onto all of your infected plants once each week till the mildew has disappeared. This method is not going to cause any damages to your plants and the mildew will go away slowly.

Before going ahead and putting plants into your garden, check the type and compostion of your soil. You can aquire a soil analysis for a nominal fee. Using that report, you can amend your soil as needed for a thriving garden. Ask about this service at a local university or the county Cooperative Extension office to improve the soil and insure fruitful crops.

Don't you hate it how fresh mint leaves take over all of your garden, even though you love them? Rein in their growth by planting the mint in a large pot or garden container instead. You can bury the container so the top is flush with the ground if desired, but the container's walls will prevent the roots from spreading so that the plant won't take over your entire garden.

Tender deciduous shrubs are very fragile, so protect them. When these tender shrubs are kept in pots, cold weather can be very damaging. Tie these canes at the top, and put a blanket over it. This is a much better method, instead of putting the plastic wrap around the plant. It allows proper air circulation that can prevent rotting.

Organic gardening takes patience and hard work. This hobby makes use of the land around us to grow something that tastes really good. By using these tips and giving some effort, you can be a skilled organic gardener.