Gardening

You are aware of how helpful compost is in growing your organic garden, but do you have any idea what is actually in it? Compost is comprised of a mixture of grass clippings, leaves, wood-chips, straw, twigs and produce scraps that have broken down into a kind of soil. This rich mixture is far superior [...]

With just a small amount of steps, you can add a new garden just for any of your perennials. Cut beneath the turf using a spade, then flip it over. Finish by covering the entire area using several inches worth of wood chips. Let it sit for a few weeks, and then plant your new [...]

You can create a tent with some material from home during winter for your organic garden. Make use of old bean poles as you stick them to the edge of your beds. After that, lay a few sheets atop them and hold down the edges with rocks or bricks. This is a reasonably cheap way [...]

Believe it or not, pine makes great mulch. Some garden plants have a high acidity, and prefer acidic soil. If you are growing these types of plants, simply gather up fallen pine needles for use in your garden. Spread the needles over the beds in a layer that is approximately 2-inches deep. Over time, the [...]

If you want to sell your crops, you should become a certified organic gardener. Obtaining this certification will give you further credibility as an organic gardener, boosting sales and proving to your customers that you provide only the best. You should rotate your garden every year. Planting the same family of plants in the same [...]

Use about two to three inches of organic material as mulch in all of your flower beds. Mulch will minimize weed growth and maximize nutrients and moisture. Also, the flower beds will look beautifully maintained at all times. One way to help maintain healthy soil is to incorporate mulch into your landscape. Mulch acts as [...]

When you are organic gardening, ask your children to lend a hand. They will enjoy learning about nature and bonding with you. A great thing about organic foods produced by organic gardens is their lack of pesticides. This will improve your family’s overall health, but it does mean you have to be extra vigilant about [...]

You have likely heard about the positive benefits of a compost bin for your organic garden, but you may not have a clue what to put in a bin like this. Compost is comprised of a mixture of grass clippings, leaves, wood-chips, straw, twigs and produce scraps that have broken down into a kind of [...]