Switching To Organic Gardening

• Organic Gardening For Beginners
• Companion Planting Guide
• Seed Saving Tips & Techniques

Organic gardening is more beneficial to the environment. Organic gardening naturally improves the life of a garden and the creatures living in it.

Organic gardens provide safe habitats for several diverse species. Try to keep your garden as natural as possible, while keeping unwanted bugs from damaging plants.

Before creating an organic garden, cautiously get rid of all chemical garden products. Many of these products are toxic to humans and pets, so they cannot be poured down the drain or put into the trash. Check the label for disposal instructions, or contact your local waste disposal company for information on how to dispose of them properly. Check local stores for organic fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides. Homemade products can be an easy solution to problems in the garden. Natural ingredients help preserve the lives of wildlife and humans. Allow plants to accumulate insects that are beneficial to its health.

Consider companion planting to discourage insects from susceptible plants. Many plants are natural pest deterrents, and others, such as herbs, attract birds to destroy the insects. Chives, coriander, rosemary, mint, oregano, sage and thyme are effective pest control herbs. Marigolds and nasturtiums act as a natural pesticide and insecticide.

Natural composts are rich in nutrients and are a great way to produce food for insects and birds. Recycle garden waste such as lawn trimmings, leaves and wilting plants in a compost heap of your own. Compost heaps can be made in any backyard.

Breaking down organic matter through a compost requires the materials to be turned daily. Fresh fruit and vegetable peels are a great way to start a composts. It is important not to place meat or dairy products into a compost; they can bring toxins into an organic garden. Compost heaps should be moist and create rich soil after breaking down natural plant materials.

Plant indigenous plants to reduce the consumption of water and nutrients. Planting indigenous plants saves water too, as these are acclimatized to local conditions and thrive in them.

Watering alternatives like recycling systems or rainwater tanks reduce water bills. A well-planned irrigation system can be a good option, but watch the timer and override it when it has rained.

It is not difficult to make the move to organic gardening, and certainly worth the effort. Introduce changes gradually to suit the time and money you have available. The final step is your own vegetable garden, freshly grown produce always tastes better than store-bought!

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