Organic Vegetable Gardening At Home

A great way to deal with weeds in a safe and nontoxic way, is to use a

spray bottle of diluted dish soap to treat areas with overgrowth in your

garden. Use a ratio of one tablespoon of mild dish soap per 16 ounces of

water. Spray the weeds once a day and with in a week they should shrivel up

and be easier to pull out.

Coffee grounds and leftover coffee can be used to repel slugs. If you have

an issue with slugs in your garden, you can repel them effectively with

coffee. You can sprinkle coffee grounds on the soil around your plants or

use leftover coffee in a spray bottle to spray the slugs directly.

Start your organic garden with a good strategic plan. This helps you know

exactly where each plant will go in your garden so that you can maximize

the few hours you have to garden each day. As part of your plan, take notes

on what plants you will use to replace short-lived crops such as spinach

and lettuce.

Preparing the soil for your perennial garden is easy. Slice under the grass

with a spade, flip the layer you have lifted over, and spread three inches

of wood chips on top. Give the area a couple of weeks, then dig into it and

plant your new perennials.

Make your own compost. If you create your own compost at home, you can be

absolutely certain of what goes into it, unlike if you purchase bags of

compost from a gardening store. In addition, composting in your yard will

attract helpful native wildlife such as insects that will balance the

ecosystem of your garden.

Know the benefits of composting. Composting is one of the best things you

can do for your organic garden. Composting improves moisture levels,

promotes fertility, and stimulates plant roots. You can start your own

composting at home, and reduce your household waste, as well as get free

food for your garden.

Organic gardening is the healthiest way you can grow a garden. Imagine not

having to worry about your children being harmed by chemicals and

pesticides. Try some of the ideas suggested in this article. Experiment,

and have fun trying new ways. You will be surprised at how easy organic

gardening can be.

Organic Vegetable Gardening At Home