You have finally understood how an organic garden could save you money on groceries. What do you need to do get started? The following tips and tricks will help prepare you for organic gardening success.
Organic gardening may sometimes require more effort than resorting to chemicals, but the payoff in the end is well worth the work. Though the use of chemicals has its own benefits, organic farming is a rewarding experience that ends with natural, healthy produce.
Among the most important features of organic produce is the fact that it has not been exposed to harmful pesticides. Organic gardening is wonderful for your family and their health, but you also need to be vigilant about pests.
Treated Wood
Create a raised bed for your garden out of stone, bricks or untreated wood. For best results, you should only use wood that has not been treated with chemicals or protective coating. Good choices are cedar, locust and cypress. In a veggie garden, don’t use treated wood since its chemicals can leech into the food crops and soil. If your existing garden structure contains treated wood, at least take the time to make a plastic lining beneath the soil.
Organize your gardening so that you can work efficiently. One of the biggest time wasters is not keeping track of your tools and having to look for them every time you need them. You can prepare what you need beforehand, keep it all handy in a toolbox or a shed, and you will be ready to work in your garden at a moment’s notice. Get yourself a tool belt, or wear pants with many pockets.
Weeds are the bane of any garden’s existence. Fortunately, there are many organic products that can be used to kill weeds without harming the environment.
Dried Material
The compost pile should include equal parts of dried material and green plant material. When you pull weeds from your garden, throw them in the compost. The same goes for vegetable trimmings and grass clippings. These are considered green materials. Your dried material can be things such as sawdust, paper shreds, wood shavings, straw and cardboard. Avoid ashes, meat, charcoal and diseased plants in your compost.
Now you should have more information about organic gardening. Even veteran organic gardeners might have learned a thing or two. Hopefully, the advice you have learned will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to produce a beautiful and beneficial organic garden.