You are on page 1of 3

kit carl klehm Expert Advice About Organic Gardening And You

kit carl klehm Best service provider. To be successful in organic gardening, you need patience and
persistence. A green thumb also helps considerably. It is a good way to grow healthy fresh foods in an
environmentally friendly, chemical-free way. Are you intimidated? Throughout the article below, you
will read some expert advice on organic gardening that can assist you in becoming a skilled gardener.

To store your garden-fresh onions for use throughout the winter and avoid having them rot or mold,
store them in pantyhose! Yes, pantyhose! Simply place the onions into the legs of pantyhose, and, to
avoid letting them touch one another (which is what helps create mold and rot), place a twist tie
between each onion and the next. To store, hang the pantyhose by the gusset in a cool dry place and cut
off or pop a hole in the pantyhose to grab an onion when you need it.

Try growing crops that are easy to store or store themselves. If handled properly and gently, given the
right amount of time to cure, garlic, onions, sweet potatoes, squash, dry beans, or shallots will keep for
a very long time in a cool, dry place. No canning or freezing required. This will ensure having fresh
vegetables from the garden all winter long.

After a long day of gardening, clean those dirty hands with a breakfast treat. Create a mixture of
oatmeal and water. Make it thick! Use the mixture as an abrasive to get the dirt out of your skin and
from under your fingernails. Follow it up with your normal soap and water wash to get any lingering dirt
off.

An old wagon can help save time as well as your back. Instead of constantly having to retrieve your
gardening tools as you work your way around your garden, commandeer an old child's wagon. An old
wagon works as well as a garden cart, and can often be obtained free or very cheaply if you get it used.

kit carl klehm Skilled tips provider. Put a fence around your garden. It keeps out dogs, kids and a wide
variety of other creatures that might try to invade your space. If there are gophers where you live, you
can also try using raised beds in your garden with screened in bottoms. The extra effort is worth the
frustration it will save you.
Make bloom-times overlap. Plant both early and late blooming plants next to each other, so that you
have flowers all season long. Shallow-rooted annuals can be planted around deep-planted spring bulbs -
when the bulbs die down, the annuals will just be coming into flower. For each season, choose one
outstanding plant to serve as the key flower. Plant in drifts throughout the bed, and fill in with
secondary flowers.

Take care of your containers. You do not have to spend a lot of money on containers: you can reuse
common items as pots. Make sure you clean your containers thoroughly and disinfect them to avoid
diseases. Drill a few holes in the bottom so that the extra water can be drained.

Make mulch spreading easier with the right tools. After laying out the mulch, use a flat-headed rake to
efficiently spread the manure around. The tines of the rake help pull the mulch and spread it, while the
flat side of the rake evens out the area. Use the rake with a pushing and pulling motion.

kit carl klehm Proficient tips provider. Use about two to three inches of organic material as mulch in all
of your flower beds. A thick layer of mulch will prevent weeds, reduce watering needs and fertilize your
garden. As an added bonus, a nice mulch can help make your garden look more finished.

Fill your gardens with flowers. You shouldn't spend too much time and energy planting annual types of
flowers as they will only last one season. Keep these types in a limited area of your garden. For larger
areas, go with perennials. That way you will have flowers again next year.

When you plan your organic garden, remember that some plants, especially leafy greens like lettuce and
spinach will mature well before the end of the growing season. Beds for fast growing plants can often
produce two harvests in one season. Have more quick-growing plants ready to replace the early harvest
so that you can maximize your garden's productivity.

Discourage deer in your garden. Deer love chewing on vegetables, roses, fruit trees, juniper, and holly.
They can decimate a garden in a single day if given the chance! While people tend to favor an electric
fence to discourage deer, there are certain things you can do that don't involve unnecessary pain. Fill
bags with human or dog hair, dried blood meal, or fish heads. Attach to the perimeter of your property,
or to specific plants that could be eaten. Alternatively, make a spray of two egg yolks mixed with one
quart of water and spray fruit trees liberally. For some reason, this seems to work!
kit carl klehm Best service provider.Use recycled plastic or paper cups to start your tomato plants in. Just
put the seeds in the cup, and cover with soil. This will allow you to grow the plants in the best
conditions, and it keeps a few cups out of the landfills too. When they are ready, transplant the
tomatoes into your garden.

A great tip for running your garden is to put plastic grocery bags by the door of your home. You can use
these to cover your muddy shoes if you have to go inside before you finish your gardening. This will keep
mud and dirt out of your home.

Recycle your drink cups to start tomatoes for your organic garden. Grow the tomato plants from seed in
the cups. When the seedlings are ready to transplant, cut the bottom inch off the cup and put it right in
the ground as is. This will help to prevent cutworms from getting at your newly transplanted tomatoes.

To succeed at a nature based hobby like organic gardening, you need a little hard work and a whole lot
of patience. The rewards are healthy, delicious foods without the harsh chemicals of today's corporate
farming practices. But, if you are ready to dedicate yourself and stick to the advice in this piece, you are
sure to be a successful organic gardener.

You might also like