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Simple Organic Horticulture Tips That Anyone Can Try

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 2:34
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The rewards of an organic garden to your health and eating pleasure are innumerable. You do have to put in some effort, though. You probably have many questions about how to accomplish your gardening goals.

It is important to do your homework so you choose plants that produce higher yields. Normally, hybrid plants that are disease-resistant and cold-tolerant have a greater yield than traditional varieties.

TIP! Annuals and biennials are an excellent way to add a splash of bright color to your flower gardens. By utilizing quick-growing biennials and annuals, not only will you be brightening up your flower bed, you can also alter its look each season and each year.

It is very important to keep the weeds from taking over in your garden. Unwanted weeds fight for the same nutrients that more desirable plants do, and they also are unsightly. White vinegar has been known to kill weeds quickly. White vinegar will kill those pesky weeds. Mix white vinegar and water into a spray bottle instead of pulling the weeds by hand.

Fall edibles are a wonderful addition to your garden. If you’d like to change things up a bit this season, put away your standard clay pots and plant your lettuce and kale inside of a pumpkin instead! Simply cut the pumpkin open at the top, so you can remove the seeds and insides. After that, spray Wilt-Pruf along the edges and on the inside of the pumpkin, so it doesn’t rot. Finished? Now you’re all set for planting!

TIP! If the soil in your garden has a high concentration of alkaline, try mixing some coffee grounds into your garden’s soil. Coffee grounds are an inexpensive way to increase the acid level in your soil.

Make sure to pre-soak seeds, preferably in a dark location. Use a small container filled with water to nearly the top and place several seeds in it. This will hydrate your seeds and it will cause them to grow faster. This way, the seeds you have planted will have some chance of growing.

Knee Pads

TIP! Try to keep your plants aerated and dry, every day. Plant moisture is a big attraction to both parasites and plant diseases.

Knee pads are absolute miracle accessories if you work in a garden with plenty of low-growing plants. When you spend a lot of time kneeling while horticulture, your knees can be very achy by the end of the day With good knee pads, you can stay in the garden longer, and more comfortably.

Irises can be easily divided. You can divide those overgrown clumps and increase the amount of irises you have. When the foliage has died off, it is time to harvest the iris bulbs. They will literally split in your hand, flowering the next year after replanting. You should divide rhizomes using a knife. Discard the center and cut pieces from the exterior. Every piece needs to have a minimum of one good offshoot. Plant immediately.

TIP! To help them out, try poring leftover water from steamed vegetables on them. Tea and coffee grounds can also serve as acidifiers in the soil of your gardenias or rhododendrons.

An excellent garden shouldn’t begin from plants. They should begin from seeds. Not only is this more of an effective method for horticulture, but it’s also more environmentally-friendly. Plastic used in nurseries normally end up in landfills. For an garden that helps the environment, plant seeds directly in the garden’s soil or purchase plants grown in organic packaging.

A mixture of aspirin and water can help your ailing plants. Try dissolving around one and one half aspirins into around 2 gallons of water for your plants. The simple practice of spraying them with the mix will help them fight off diseases. The spray ought to be applied approximately every three weeks.

TIP! Tend to a garden as a way to relax. There are a variety of ways to find peace and relaxation on a personal level.

You can grow a great organic garden if you decide to dedicate your time and efforts to it. You will get great results if you are consistent and patient. If you keep the tips provided here in mind, you can find your way to organic gardening success. Enjoy your harvest!



Source: http://www.diyreport.com/2013/11/12/simple-organic-horticulture-tips-that-anyone-can-try-2/

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