An organic garden is an interest you have. There is no better time to start than the present! The following tips and tricks will help prepare you for organic gardening success.
Properly lay your sod. Before laying the sod, the soil must be prepared. Weed the soil well, and till the entire lawn area. Flatten the soil back into place, gently but firmly. Now make sure the soil is thoroughly dampened. Then lay the sod in staggered rows so the joints are offset. Cut away extra sod and save it to fill in gaps you may create later. You will have to water the sod every day for 2 weeks, and then it should be firmly rooted to the ground, and able to be walked on.
Turn the handles of your garden tools into measuring rulers. Tools with long handles such as hoes and rakes can double as measuring sticks. Place the handles on the floor to measure the distance between them. It’s a good idea to label distances with a permanent marker. When you are at work in the garden, you will always have a handy measuring device on each and every tool.
If you want to keep your garden free of pests, start with healthy soil! If you create healthy plants, they are going to be stronger and therefore, less likely to succumb to diseases and insects. So if you want your garden to provide plants that are as healthy as possible, you need a good quality soil that contains few chemicals and that can accumulate salts over time.
Before you begin to plant your garden you will need to check the soil. You can actually get an analysis of soil for a little fee, and with the report you get back you can figure out how to create a vibrant garden by enriching it properly. There are numerous places to find this service, such as your local Cooperative Extension office. The cost is well worth it to avoid a potentially ruined crop.
Tend to a garden as a way to relax. Everyone wants to find a way to relax and enjoy themselves. One of the best ways to do this is gardening. Gardening does not require a lot of dollars to start, and yields tremendous benefits. The best thing you will get out of it is peace and happiness knowing that you can grow your own garden.
Gardening can be a very rewarding experience. As you learn more, you will become a better gardener. Make sure to use any advice you are provided with. Start by using the tips you learned in this article and you can have a better garden than you ever dreamed possible.
