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Start your plants in containers, and then transplant the seedlings into the garden later on. This really increases the survival rate of young plants. This is also a good way to tighten up your planting schedule. After you remove the mature plants from your garden, you can immediately replace them with the seedlings and start the cycle over again.
Plant a variety of annuals, biennials and perennials to keep your flower beds bright. These flowers grow quickly and can be planted at any time during the year. If you want to maintain a flower garden all year or you want to add new flowers to reflect the changing seasons, annuals and biennials are for you. They are very helpful when trying to fill in gaps between shrubs and perennials in an area that is sunny. There are many different varieties to choose from such as daisies, marigolds, impatiens, and lantana.
Check the soil before you plant anything in your garden. Many nurseries offer a soil analysis service, which will tell you what nutrients your soil is lacking and what you can do about it. Cooperative Extension departments often offer this testing service. It is a worthwhile effort so a garden can be productive on the first year of planting.
Carbon Dioxide
All plants need an adequate supply of carbon dioxide in order to thrive. Plants are more likely to thrive in environments where high levels of CO2 are present. A greenhouse is the best way to create an environment rich in CO2. To achieve optimal growing conditions, keep the levels of carbon dioxide high in your plants’ environment.
Vegetables should be planted in an area where they will get a minimum of six hours of daily sunlight. Many vegetables need about this much sun to grow quickly. This is the same for many varieties of flowers.
It is best to aerate and dry your plants daily. Moisture on the surfaces of your plants is an invitation to pests and illness. A commonplace plant parasite is fungi. Fungi can be controlled with fungicide sprays, but it is important to treat your area with the spray, before you see any problems.
Fertilize your garden. Manure is great in enabling plants to grow, although it’s vital to use commercially composted products in order to lessen the risk of a variety of pathogens. There are many fertilizer options available, though in reality, whatever type you choose will do the job as long as you are using something.
In order to rid your garden of pests, take advantage of plant materials and other organic matter. Slugs are repelled by bordering your vegetable garden with either onions or marigolds. Keep insects away from shrub and tree seedlings with mulch containing wood ash. Natural materials and plants can be just as effective as chemical pesticides at keeping unwanted visitors out of your garden!
To give them a helping hand, pour the water you obtain after steaming vegetables over your plants. Try adding used coffee grounds to the soil around plants that grow in acidic soil. If you are having problems with fungus, you may find that sprinkling Chamomile tea on the plant is effective.
Make a plant you love the focal point of your garden. Any great garden design involves using a focal point to grab someone’s attention and keep it there. Focal points in gardens are normally a plant specimen that no one else in the neighborhood has in their landscape.
Have some plastic bags on hand that you can put over your gardening shoes if they are muddy. You’ll be able to keep your momentum going without needing to take off your shoes, and stay on track with your horticulture project.
Organic gardening combines hard work, patience and nature. This hobby makes good use of your land to produce tasty vegetables and fruits. Through the careful application of this advice and with time and effort, you will be able to call yourself a successful organic gardener.
