There is no need to purchase a costly chemical if your plants develop powdery mildew. The best solution is mixing baking soda, a drop of liquid dish detergent and water together in a spray bottle. Spray this on the plants once per week until that mildew goes away. This is a natural solution for ridding […]
Tips For Growing A Successful Organic Garden
Clay soil makes working with a shovel difficult. The clay is hard and sticks to the shovel. Rubbing wax on the shovel prior to digging can kick this challenge to the curb. You will be able to work with the clay more easily, and it will not stick to your shovel. TIP! Clay soil can […]
Horticulture Advice To Use For Years To Come
The first thing you can do to ward off garden pests is to ensure you are using healthy soil in your garden. Healthier plants are stronger, which in turn can help the plants you grow to become more resistant to disease and bugs that can harm them. Healthy, rich soil with fewer chemicals will increase […]
Building Raised Beds To Reduce The Weeds In Your Garden
Your plants need to adapt and must be gradually introduced to changes in temperature or condition. Put them in the sun outside for a couple of hours during the first day. Over a period of several days, slowly increase the time they are allowed to stay outside. The plants should be prepared to move outside […]
Success With Organic Gardening: How To Grow A Healthy Garden
Irises should be divided. Divide any overgrown clumps to increase your stock. If you find any dead irises in your garden, immediately pull up the bulbs. The bulbs will naturally split in your hands, and after you replant them, will flower about a year later. Divide rhizomes with a knife. Cut several new pieces out […]
Reducing Stress By Growing A Home Garden
Consider planting slug-proof perennials. Creatures like snails or slugs can destroy a plant in a single night. They often enjoy feeding on perennials with very smooth and tender leaves. Young plants are a special favorite of theirs. There are, however, certain types of perennials that slugs and snails hate. Most of these varieties either have […]
Things You Need To Know If You Are Taking Up Organic Horticulture
If growing vegetables, make sure they are in a location in your garden where they will be exposed daily to at least six hours of the sun. Many vegetables need about this much sun to grow quickly. The same can be said for some flowers. TIP! Vegetables should be placed in a spot in your […]
Removing Those Stubborn Garden Weeds And Other Great Gardening Tips
When planting perennials, seek out those that are resistant to slugs. Snails and slugs can destroy plants in just one night. These pests prefer plants with thin smooth leaves. Plant some helleborus or euphorbias along with your other perennials. There are, however, certain types of perennials that slugs and snails hate. Most of these varieties […]
Why Home Gardening For Your Family Is A Healthy Choice
In the world of organic horticulture, there are plenty of great resources available to both new and experienced organic gardeners alike. There are many e-guides, books, videos, and other resources available. This set of tips contains some of the best advice for helping a good organic gardener become a great organic gardener. Utilize your garden […]
Need Help With Organic Gardening? Try Using These Tips
In the world of organic horticulture, there are plenty of great resources available to both new and experienced organic gardeners alike. There are many e-guides, books, videos, and other resources available. This set of tips contains some of the best advice for helping a good organic gardener become a great organic gardener. If you want […]