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Growing an organic garden is a very pleasant and rewarding activity. However, for someone who does not have any experience with gardening, the thought of starting, or maintaining, a garden can be intimidating. How should a novice approach the learning experience of growing plants? Well, reading through the tips in this article is a start.
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Make sure that your sod is laid properly. You will need to prepare your lawn soil before laying the sod. Remove the weeds, then break up the soil into fine tilth. Flatten the soil back into place, gently but firmly. Make sure you work with a moist soil. Sod should be placed in rows that are staggered, where the joints connect to offset each other. Tamp down the sod so it has a flat and even surface, then using some extra soil, fill the gaps between. Water the sod everyday for the first two weeks until the roots grow enough.
Choose plants that will give you the most yield at harvest time. Many times, hybrid plants tend to resist disease, and tolerate the cold weather better than their traditional counterparts, resulting in higher yields.
Use climbers if you want to cover any fences or walls. You can hide an unsightly wall or fence, in as little as one growing season, with the right selection of climbing plant. They can grow through shrubs and trees, or even cover an arbor. Some may need to be attached to a support, and others will attach themselves to any surface using their twining stems or tendrils. Wisteria, jasmine, honeysuckle, clematis and some rose varieties are good choices for climbers.
Make sure your soil is healthy enough before you start planting anything. Consider getting a soil analysis and working on enrichment techniques for giving your garden a vibrant and healthy environment. Many offices of Cooperative Extension will do a soil analysis, and it is important to know how to improve soil so that all crops can grow in it.
You must protect tender, deciduous shrubs. If you have a few potted shrubs, they should be shielded from the wintry weather. Try to tie the tops all together and cover them with a sheet, large piece of cloth, or blanket. In contrast to wrapping the plant with plastic, this method promotes air circulation, which stops the plant from rotting.
When it's autumn, it's time to start planting all of your fall edibles. Try planting your fall veggies, especially leafy greens, inside of a pumpkin! When you have finished cutting and cleaning the pumpkin, spray it with some liquid that will stave off wilting to keep it from rotting. After this is completed, it is time to plant!
If you learn that your soil has a high amount of alkaline, mix some used coffee grounds into it. Used coffee grounds will add acidity, helping to optimize the soil's pH. This simple act can lead to vegetables that taste better and look more appealing.
Think about using evergreens in your yard that produce berries during the year. Your yard will then have bright spots of color all year round, which is especially cheerful in the winter when all of your other flora is bare or colorless. These plants come in several different varieties, including the Winterberry, American Holly, Cranberrybush, and Common Snowberry.
It is by now obvious how beneficial and enjoyable organic gardening can truly be when you know how to approach it. Taking care of a garden is a fun and relaxing experience. If you remember these tips the next time you are in the garden, you will be much more successful.
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