Organic Gardening Without Chemicals
You need to have some knowledge of what to look for and expect from organic gardening without chemicals. You need to know what resources are available to you and who can provide you answers as to what you need for your organic garden. The tips below can help you with how to start.
Use organic material to mulch your trees and flower beds. When using an organic material it will help to conserve the water, and adds nutrients and humus to your plants. Using three inches of organic material will also help discourage weeds, and adds a nice finished appearance to all your plants.
Use a lot of water when mulching. Mulch is a very effective way to control weeds, and help your soil maintain moisture. hen you prepare the ground to be mulched, make sure you use plenty of water. Water thoroughly again after you apply the mulch. This will give it the best start.
A great first step to having a successful organic garden is to test the acidity of the soil in your garden. The ideal number is 6.5, if your soil is on the low end, it’s too acidic and if it’s on the high end it’s too alkaline. Neither of those situations lends itself to a successful garden. So by purchasing a soil testing kit before planting, you will assure yourself a beautiful organic garden in the summer.
While organic gardening is a great way to know exactly what is being put into your body you will have to give a little more care in washing and looking over your produce. This is because there are no products used on the produce which can lead to more bruising and pests.
Don’t use chemicals to clean your patio or deck. They will wash off onto your lawn or plants causing irreparable damage. Any run-off will leach into the soil destroying the roots of the plants. Use plain or soapy water to clean the patio, and feel free to pressure wash your deck, but just use plain water.
Marigold flowers are quite the powerhouse in an organic garden. As their flowers and leaves decay, the marigold releases chemicals that attract frogs, repel snakes and kill nematode pests that attack many vegetable plants, including tomatoes. Look for ways to let the bright yellow marigold bring brilliant color and decoration to your garden, as it goes to work to protect the health of your plants.
Cover bare spots when you plant. When you put a new plant into your organic garden, do not leave the earth bare where you planted. Make sure you mulch the area all around your new plant. This will protect it while it begins to grow. It will also keep the ground moist.
As you have seen in the above tips, there is a lot of knowledge you can acquire before starting to grow your own organic garden and it’s this knowledge that can help it grow successfully. Do what you must to find out what you need and what you need to do to have a successful organic garden.