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$45.98 (as of 14:35 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.)Lots of natural ways exist for growing a bright and healthy organic garden. You only need to learn about them and implement them.
Plant a variety of annuals, biennials and perennials to keep your flower beds bright. These usually grow quickly, and provide an easy-to-change solution to making your flower beds bright and beautiful. They allow you to select different flowers from one year or season to the next. You can fill any spaces between shrubs and perennials when they are in the sun. Some of these that you might consider are petunias, marigolds and sunflowers. If those are not flowers you like, you can also try cosmos, holyhocks or rudbeckias.
Let your new seeds soak in a dark spot overnight. Put some seeds (a small amount) in a container that isn’t too large for the plant you’ll be growing. Fill that container with water, almost to the top. The idea here is for your seeds to become fully hydrated by the time they hit the dirt. This gives the seeds a better chance of flourishing.
Do you love fresh mint leaves but hate how they quickly grow to take over your garden? You should plant the mint in a rather large garden container or pot instead so you can monitor growth. You can then plant the container down in the ground if you like, but the walls of the container will hold the roots captive, and keep the plant from taking over your garden!
Create your own garden from scratch with seeds, rather than plants. The environmentally conscious way to start a new garden is to start with seeds. The problem is those plastic trays which end up in landfills and are not generally recycled. Plants in organic packagingn or seeds sown in your garden, are fine .
The prevent your dog from trampling through your garden, spray some old aftershave, perfume or other heavily scented things on the grass around your plants. This will mask any scents that might attract your dog and make your garden less interesting to him.
Plant heather to attract beneficial insects. Heather is great for getting bees to stop by at the beginning of spring, as heather plants have nectar available early in the season. Heather beds are also attractive to bugs such as spiders and ground beetles that will kill pests. Protect yourself from being surprised by these bugs by donning gardening gloves before disturbing your heather beds.
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. You will find that many of the supporting cast of insects and birds that aid in plant production and pollination will be present on your land and actually help your developed gardens to produce better.
Seeds that have sprouted don’t require the extra warmth that was needed before they sprouted. After growth begins, you can remove plants from any excessive heat sources. You must also take away plastic films from your containers in order to keep the warmth and humidity out. Watch the seeds so you can know when you do this.
Coffee Grounds
Add used coffee grounds to your garden soil. Coffee grounds add many nitrogenous nutrients to the soil that will benefit your plants. Generally, nitrogen is the limiting nutrient with any plant and having a good nitrogen source either by coffee grounds, compost, or even diluted urea, will make your plants bloom faster and grow taller.
A good general rule when planting your seeds into containers is that the depth of the planting should be about three times the size of the seed. However, some seeds do not need to be covered, they need the sunlight. Petunias and ageratum are two examples of seeds that require sunlight. If you are unsure if your seeds should be covered, refer to the seed packet, or if that is not available, look for information online.
A useful technique for organic gardening, is to gently disturb your seedlings by using your fingers or a piece of cardboard one or two times daily. While it seems a little odd, it has been reported that this can encourage plant growth.
Be aware of the location you are in, and the seasonal and climate changes that occur. Make sure that you adjust your watering cycles to match these changes. The level of necessary watering turns on the type of water you use, the kind of soil in your garden and the amount of direct sunlight you have. Avoid watering leaves in a warm and humid climate to prevent leaf fungus from appearing. Instead, keep the root system well-watered.
Only with the best knowledge can you take the most from your horticulture efforts. It is important to put these organic tips to good use.
