When you take time to apply proper organic horticulture techniques and products, it really does show. It lets other know that you are serious about getting the most out of your organic plants. That is an admirable thing. Just like most things in life, there are continual ways to improve your skills. There are tips below to help you with this.
Put sod down the right way. You want to prepare the soil before you lay down the sod. Remove weeds and break your soil until all the clumps are gone. Flatten your soil and make it slightly compact. Afterward, you want to make sure the soil is moistened. The sod should be laid in staggered rows, with the joints offset from one another. Sod should be firm and have an even, flat surface without gaps. Water your sod daily for a fortnight, which is enough time for it to root and be able to withstand foot traffic.
Transform your horticulture tool handles into clever measurement rulers. Tools that have long handles such as rakes, hoes and shovels can be used in place of a measuring stick. Lay the tools down on the floor, then place a measuring tape along the handle. Mark your distances with a permanent marker. Now you have easy access to a long ruler whenever you are horticulture.
Your first and best line of defense against pests is having healthy soil. Healthier plants are greater in strength and resistance to illness and insects. For healthy plants, start with healthy soil that is properly amended and free of chemicals in order to avoid salt accumulation.
Cover the fences and walls with climbers. Plants that climb are extraordinarily versatile, and can help hide an unsightly wall or fence, usually within one season. They can also grow through existing shrubs or trees, or be trained to cover an arbor. Some of these plants must have support, and some can attach themselves to something using their stems and tendrils. Reliable varieties include wisteria, honeysuckle, climbing roses, clematis, and jasmine.
When you are tending your garden in the fall, be on the alert for stink bugs. Stink bugs like to eat beans, peppers, tomatoes, and all sorts of fruit. If you don’t treat them, they can do a lot of damage in your garden.
You probably already have the skills, the tools and the products needed to utilize the above tips to create your own thriving organic garden. Then you are ready to start horticulture. This compilation of tips was made to help you gain more organic horticulture knowledge. You might even have learned something you hadn’t known before to use in your organic garden.