Organic horticulture doesn’t have to be grueling work. Indeed, it can be quite enjoyable. But for someone just starting out it can seem very overwhelming, and even a little bit intimidating. How should a novice learn how to properly garden? Read the advice provided in this article!
Analyze the soil before you even get started with working in a garden. There are soil testing services that can analyze a garden’s soil content for a small charge. With those results, it’s then possible to refine and supplement the soil to make it as fertile as possible. It can avoid ruined vegetables and flowers, so check with places, such as a cooperative extension department to see where you can obtain the analysis.
When fall is here, you need to plant autumn edibles. A pumpkin can be used as a planting container instead of clay pots. Cut an opening in the top of your pumpkin, scoop out the inside, and spray the entire thing with Wilt-Proof. This will prevent rotting. After that, your pumpkin planter is ready to use!
Tempt your cat away from the plants he has been bothering by planting catnip or wheat grass near them. Another option is to place offensively smelling objects on the topsoil near and around the plants you want to protect. Citrus peels or mothballs are a couple of examples.
Don’t cut your grass down by the soil when you run the mower. If you leave more height to your grass, the roots will grow deeper into the soil, making the lawn stronger and more resistant to drying out. Grass that is shorter has a root system that is easier to dry out.
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. Plant the container in the ground, but its walls will hold those roots captive, and will prevent the plant from engulfing your garden!
Think about putting some berry-producing evergreens into your landscape. These evergreens will color your lawn, even when other flowers are not blooming. Some plants provide color during the winter like the Winterberry, and American Holly, the American Cranberrybush and the Common Snowberry.
Do some research to find out the best time for harvesting your vegetables. Every vegetable has a proper time to be picked in order to capture the perfect flavor. Veggies such as zucchini or baby peas, for instance, taste their best if they get picked young. However, tomatoes should be as ripe as they can be when pulled from the vine to ensure the best taste. To get the most out of your horticulture efforts, find out when to harvest your crops.
With what you learned you should now feel a bit more confident when it comes to horticulture, and you should think of it as an easy task to tackle now. Cultivating your green thumb is a relaxing, engaging hobby that the whole family can enjoy. Remember these tips to grow the perfect organic garden.