Saturday, July 30, 2011

Organic Home Gardening - Getting Started with the Basics





Have you ever thought about organic gardening at home, but are not sure where to start?


Many gardeners love to garden without all the chemicals and sprays, but they fear that an organic garden is difficult and time consuming. Not so! It can be simple and easy way to garden. And it is also cheaper as it no longer has all those chemicals and sprays for purchase.


In this article we will look at the basics of organic gardening - they key to getting a good foundation so that plants have the best possible chance for success. We will look at how to prepare your soil and see how easy it is to actually understand and improve their country from the very beginning. We also have a quick look at the bugs in your garden, and how you can protect your plants from the bad ones, and encourage good ones.


Organic gardening may require more time and understanding of you as a gardener, but the rewards and satisfaction are enormous. Read on to learn the basics you need to know.


the main things to know about organic gardening:


the main things to know about organic gardening:

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Your soil is the blood of your plants, and time spent now (boring as it is!) Will really help you later. First, you need to figure out what type of soil you have. Most soils fall along a continuum from sand to clay, and all can be improved by digging in the rich organic matter. It also helps to know the acidity of your soil and easiest way to learn is by using pH test kit from your local garden center. These are very easy to use and will let you know if your soil is acidic, alkaline, or just right. Ideally you want your country to be just a little acid - between 6.0 and 7.0 pH is ideal - and there are a number of organic ways we can achieve it. If you need to improve the pH of your soil, then your garden center is your best place to start, because they will understand the types of soil in your region.


Once you start gardening you feed your soil twice annually with organic fertilizers and compost will help keep your soil is in great condition.


Plants:
If growing from seed then you can find a large selection of organic seed available these days. It is also best to try to find plants that are resistant to disease, of course - they will often say so on the package. Heritage seeds can be ideal, and also provide other points of interest in your garden. If you are growing vegetables, then just plant vegetables that you eat! This will help you be interested in your garden and reduce waste.


Finally, the work plan of crop rotation to maintain the health of your tla.4 year rotation plan is ideal.


Pest:
Pests are a constant threat in the garden and tend to worry especially organic gardeners. However there are a number of pest control methods available. This may include companion planting, manually removing bugs - either from plant or a planet, depending on how annoyed you are with them - and there are a number of local organic sprays and teas, which can be very učinkovit.Jednostavan spray dishwashing detergent (only a few drops), water and neem oil is great for aphids, whitefly and other pests.


Pests are a constant threat in the garden and tend to worry especially organic gardeners. However there are a number of pest control methods available. This may include companion planting, manually removing bugs - either from plant or a planet, depending on how annoyed you are with them - and there are a number of local organic sprays and teas, which can be very učinkovit.Jednostavan spray dishwashing detergent (only a few drops), water and neem oil is great for aphids, whitefly and other pests.

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, but remember that your garden has good insects such as ladybugs and hoverflies, so be careful when you spray.

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Domestic fertilizer and compost are a great way to feed your soil and reduce household waste - all green waste can go into your compost bin and worm farm. Generally, depending on climate, home compost will be ready for use after 3-4 months. It will smell sweet and be crumbly in your hand.


Fertilizers can also be based on animals, if you have a friendly local farmer with a ready supply of the main ingredient, however, if you use manure to make sure that it is completely rotten and decomposed before you add to your garden.


Equipment:
The only other equipment you May want to consider when gardening organic compost bin or worm farm. You can buy these from the garden center or make one yourself. Just ensure that your bin is easy to reach home on time, clean, otherwise you are less likely to be added to green waste.


And now you're ready to plant! I wish you a happy, healthy and successful garden.

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