You probably already know the difference between organic and non-organic foods, and have seen your share of the organic type at your supermarket. You’re well aware of which items the organic ones are. These items are packaged in a different manner, and they typically cost much more. Keep reading for a variety of tips and tricks for maintaining an organic garden.
Gardeners who are intrigued by the ideas of organic and sustainable methods should think about designating a portion of their landscape to support native plants and animals. Most likely, you will find your organic garden producing better once your property is home to the insects, birds, and other wildlife that plants rely on for pollination and the production and dispersal of seeds.
If you’re growing plants indoors, keep your thermostat around 65 or 75 degrees daily. Indoor plants grow best at these warm temperatures. If this is a little too warm for your house, grow your organic plants under a heat lamp.
If slugs are problematic in your garden, you can use an all-natural beer trap to do away with them. Dig a hole just deep enough for a glass jar to be placed in it while the jar still has its rim in line with the surface of the ground. After you have placed the jar in the soil, fill with beer to approximately one inch of the top. The beer will attract the slugs and they will be trapped in the jar.
Use about two to three inches of organic material as mulch in all of your flower beds. Mulch will minimize weed growth and maximize nutrients and moisture. This will also give a nice, professional appearance to your garden all year.
Spend your time working efficiently in your organic garden. Do not waste your time looking for tools. Prepare all of your tools prior to working in the garden, and then put them away neatly when finished. If you need to use a tool belt, try using some pants with pockets in them.
Growing your garden at home might not be the most convenient thing for you, but you will save a lot of money and always have the confidence that what you’re eating and feeding your family is as fresh and as healthy as possible. Use the tips you’ve learned here and get started on your garden today.
