Many people select organic gardening to avoid using pesticides or commercial fertilizers on their garden for fear of long-term damage to their health and the environment. Organic gardening is also cheap and requires very little equipment. Here are some strategies to aid you in becoming a good organic gardener.
Plants that result in a larger yield should be higher on your priority list when planning the garden. Normally, hybrid plants that are disease-resistant and cold-tolerant have a greater yield than traditional varieties.
Before planting seeds, soak them overnight. Place them in a cupboard or other place where they won’t be exposed to light. Simply place a handful of seeds in a container, cover the seeds up with water, and stash it away. This lets water soak into the seeds, giving them an extra boost of hydration when they start growing. The seeds will now have a greater chance of maturing and surviving.
Make a landscaping plan before you dig your first hole. A thoughtful plan can remind you of previous plantings and what you will see appearing from the soil in the months of spring and summer. A good plan can also help you to place each plant in the area that is most beneficial to them.
Plants require a good amount of CO2 in order to grow to their maximum height. In general, higher amounts of CO2 are related to better plant growth. A greenhouse is the best way to create an environment rich in CO2. For the best growing conditions you should keep the CO2 levels high.
Knee pads are a gardener’s friend when caring for plants low to the ground. The amount of time that you spend gardening on your knees can make your knees hurt by the time you are done. With good knee pads, you can stay in the garden longer, and more comfortably.
As you can tell, most of these ideas don’t require a major expenditure of effort or funds. You just need a bit of instruction on what to do, then the time to apply what you have learned. You need to pay close attention to how your plants fare after changing up your techniques. Do not waste time with something that does not look promising. Be patient, and before long, your garden will be the envy of your neighbors.
