A smart way to build a healthier diet is to start an organic garden. It requires effort to grow. Knowing this might make you ponder where you should start and what aspects of organic horticulture are most important.
Flat Surface
Do not improperly lay your new sod. The soil requires preparation before sod can be laid. Weeds should be removed, and you should break up the soil into a tilth. Compact the soil lightly and firmly, and be sure to create a flat surface. Be sure the soil is thoroughly moist. Staggered rows with offset joints is the best way for the sod to be laid out. Sod should be firm and have an even, flat surface without gaps. According to your climate, you will likely need to water the new sod daily over a period of a couple of weeks. This will insure proper root formation and establishment.
Use both biennials and annuals to add color to your flower bed. These types of flowers grow at high speed, which gives you more flexibility in changing the look of your flower beds as the seasons change. If there are gaps between the perennials and shrubs you have planted in a sunlit area, try filling those gaps with annuals and biennials. Notable varieties include cosmos, rudbeckia, petunia, hollyhock, marigold and sunflower.
Always make sure to mow your lawn to the appropriate length, always making sure that the cut is not too close. If your grass has more height, roots be able to grow more deeply in the soil, which will make for a stronger lawn and will have a higher resistance to drying out. The shorter the grass is, the shorter the roots are, which leads to a dry lawn.
Vegetables should be planted in an area where they will get a minimum of six hours of daily sunlight. Most members of the vegetable family need this minimum of light for proper growth. Some flowers also require direct sunlight for a portion of each day.
Coffee Grounds
Sometimes the soil you want to use for your garden has a high alkaline content. Combine coffee grounds with the soil to reduce this. Coffee grounds contain plenty of acid to get the soil back to a good balance. Improving the pH of your soil will make your vegetables and greens taste even better!
Take extra care of any fragile shrubs that are known to drop their leaves in the autumn. Tender, potted shrubs must be protected when the weather is cold. Tie the tops of the canes together; then take a sheet and cover the wigwam loosely. Doing this is a lot more effective than wrapping up the plant with plastic because it lets air circulate, which could avoid any rotting.
As you were reading through this article, were you inspired to put forth the research, time and effort into adopting organic gardening techniques? You will get great results if you are consistent and patient. If you apply the tips you have just read, you should be able to grow healthy plants.