Horticulture is a relaxing and fun hobby for many people around the world, but doing it organically is even more rewarding. Newcomers to organic horticulture, however, can easily find themselves overwhelmed. So, how can you best prepare yourself as a novice organic gardener? Well, reading through the tips in this article is a start.

Clay soil is hard and will also stick to a shovel, making it difficult to work with. Coat the shovel with floor or car wax, and buff it with a clean rag to make the job a lot easier. The clay will slide off of its surface and it will prevent rust.

TIP! Put sod down the right way. Before laying the sod, the soil must be prepared.

Turn your tool handles into convenient rulers. Tools with long handles, such as rakes, shovels or hoes can work as great measuring sticks. Just lay your tool down on the floor then lay a yardstick beside the handle. Next, use a Sharpie to accurately label the distance between each one. This modified ruler will serve you well as you begin working in your garden.

Cover the fences and walls with climbers. Climbing plants are known to be very versatile, and can help hide any ugly wall or fence, and this often only takes one growing season. They may grow up through some existing shrubs and trees, and can even be worked to grow around an arbor. Sometimes the plants will require being tied to supports, but some climbers will attach themselves naturally. Reliable varieties include clematis, honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine and climbing roses.

When winter comes, you can save a few plants by transferring them inside the house. Try to save plants that are expensive or that are resistant enough to handle the transition. Use caution when digging around the roots of your plant. You need to keep the root structure intact for it to thrive after being potted.

Start Planting

The approach of fall means you need to start planting autumn goodies. Clay pots are boring, so replace those ordinary lettuce and kale pots with pumpkins. After cutting an opening and removing the meat and seeds from inside the pumpkin, use Wilt-Pruf, sprayed throughout the inside and cut edges, and prevent rot from occurring. You can start planting now.

Plant a little catnip or wheatgrass in the area surrounding the plants that your cat is devouring. You can also try to offend the cats sense of smell with orange rinds or mothballs.

Knee Pads

Get some gardening knee pads if you find yourself kneeling on the ground a lot to do your gardening. Spending lots of time on your knees while gardening can injure them and create lasting pain. A set of quality knee pads designed for horticulture can be a world of relief for your central leg joints.

If you are new to horticulture, make sure you read and follow all the directions on any tool or chemical you use. It may seem simple enough, but not following it could lead to chemical burns and skin irritations. Keep yourself safe by carefully following all instructions.

TIP! One way to correct your soil’s alkalinity is by amending your soil with used coffee grounds. This is a great and cheap way to increase the acid levels in your dirt.

Ward off certain diseases that plague plants with the use of aspirin. Dissolve aspirin (1.5 pills per 2 gallons of water) in a bucket and administer to your plants. All you have to do is spray the plants with this solution and you should see good results. Use this solution once in every three-week period.

Take care of your knees when you’re horticulture. Bending over for a long while is quite difficult for a lot of people. To get down to plant level without pain, try kneeling instead. A kneeling pad can be placed under your knees to help reduce the pain from compression.

Now that you’ve read this article, you may have a better understanding of why people enjoy organic horticulture so much. There is so much fun and relaxation to be had as one tries to make their garden grow properly. With the tips presented above at the forefront of your mind, you can begin to grow delicious organic produce like a professional.

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