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$62.99 (as of 13:10 GMT -05:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Organic gardening is an activity that a lot of households want to do and think about, but never tackle. The thought of starting a garden can be intimidating for many people, due to the fact that it is not something a lot of people are familiar with, and it does seem complicated. Read this article for some tips and tricks you can use to break this challenge down into something you can handle and even enjoy.
When laying sod, it is important that you do it correctly. Your soil should be prepared before you lay the sod. Pull any weeds and break up any clods of soil. Flatten the soil back into place, gently but firmly. Dampen the soil completely. Lay the sod in rows, and make sure the joints do not overlap. Tamp down the sod so it has a flat and even surface, then using some extra soil, fill the gaps between. Water the sod every day for a couple of weeks. Then it should be rooted well and ready for foot traffic.
Think about starting plants in pots, and then placing the seedlings in the garden later. Your plants will have a better chance of getting big and healthy! This method also reduces the waiting time between plantings. The seedlings are reading for planting immediately after you remove older plants.
Baking Soda
If mildew is forming on your plants, you should not purchase an expensive chemical. The best solution is mixing baking soda, a drop of liquid dish detergent and water together in a spray bottle. Spray this solution on plants once weekly until the mildew is gone. Baking soda will not damage your plants and treats the mildew gently but efficiently.
In the cold winter months, you can salvage certain plants by bringing them into the house. Try to save plants that are expensive or that are resistant enough to handle the transition. Dig carefully around their roots and place them into a pot.
Regular weeding is essential to the health of any garden. Weeds and gardens do not mix; they will destroy your garden. White vinegar is one option you can use in your routine weed removal. Use it instead of chemical solutions to kill weeds. Apply it full strength to any areas where weeds are a problem.
Before you plant seeds, pre-soak them for a night somewhere dark. Use a small container filled with water to nearly the top and place several seeds in it. When you do this, you hydrate your seeds and they can start growing. The seeds will be better able to survive and grow up.
Make a plan for your garden. It will be a while before things start to sprout and visually remind you of what was planted where, so a written record can be helpful. This can also help prevent you from losing smaller plants or smaller groups of plants within a larger garden area.
The best gardens will evolve from original seeds rather than transplanted items. It’s better for the environment to begin from seed. 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.
You can prevent pests using other plants or natural materials. Slugs can be kept at bay with a patch of marigolds or pungent vegetables. Wood ash used as mulch helps repel pests as well when around shrubs and trees. When done naturally, there is no need for pesticides with harsh, and sometimes dangerous, chemicals
Take the time to spread around five centimeters of organic mulch near your vegetable plants. The soil around plants can stay damper through the use of mulch. It will also dramatically decrease weed growth. Every gardener can appreciate pulling fewer weeds.
Include your kids in growing an organic garden. Gardens are terrific teaching tools for kids, and provide great opportunities for interaction, growth, and instruction on healthy living.
Young children will love it if you plant strawberries that bear continually, and organic gardens are the perfect place to do it. Children love to pick their own fruit right out of the garden, and will be more willing to help with the process if they get something out of it.
Now that you’ve read the information in this article, you should be confident in getting started with your own garden. Apply these tips and you will quickly be eating luscious and wholesome foods, that you grew yourself!

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