The Secrets To A Perfect Organic Garden

Learning the many intricacies of gardening can be intimidating and even discouraging. Like most things worthwhile, devoting a little time and effort can yield promising results. Now you know what you need to do, you can hopefully be more knowledgeable about gardening, so you can get more from it.

Digging in clay soil with a shovel can be very difficult. The clay isn’t easy to work with and will adhere to the shovel, which only makes the problem worse. Use a thin coat of floor or car wax on your shovel, then buff it with a nice clean cloth to make dealing with clay soil easier. The shovel will glide through the clay and as a bonus, your shovel will be resistant to rust.

Fight pests before you even plant, by getting your soil in shape. Healthy plants are stronger and more able to resist both pests and disease. To increase your garden’s likelihood of producing strong and healthy plants, use high-quality soil containing minuscule amounts of chemicals, which will eventually collect salts.

Let your new seeds soak in a dark spot overnight. Drop your seeds into a small jar that is filled with cold water. This will keep your seeds hydrated and give you a little head start with your growing. The seeds will now have a greater chance of maturing and surviving.

Try growing wheat grass or cat grass in the area of the plants your cat wants to eat. Offensive smells also work to repel cats and other pesky animals from eating your plants. Try putting mothballs, citrus peels, garlic and other pungent items on the topsoil.

Don’t mow your grass too short. Keeping grass with a little more height makes it healthier. This allows the roots to grow more deeply and makes the blades of grass more resistant to becoming dry and discolored. When grass is cut too low the roots will not grow as deep, and your lawn may suffer from brown patches.

Organic gardening can be a wonderful hobby that involves a love of nature, desire for healthier living, and much patience, too. A hobby that results in growing something delicious to eat. It takes a combination of knowledge, skill and experience to become a good organic gardener. The tips you’ve read above will help you towards that goal.