Monday, March 5, 2012

Why You Should Give Organic Gardening A Try

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By Kendra Fallone


You are going to try your hand at organic gardening. Well your timing could not be more perfect! Read the following article and you will get some great organic gardening information.

Mulch your garden to keep the soil nourished. Mulch can give your soil some additional protection and nourishment. On hot days, mulch insulates the ground, keeping it cool and protecting your plants' roots. Mulch slows down evaporation, thus helps your soil retain its moisture. It will also serve as a method of controlling unwanted weeds.

Have some plastic bags on hand that you can put over your gardening shoes if they are muddy. This allows you to work steadily and without distractions, making you a happier and more productive gardener.

Organic gardening has been around a very long time, even before chemicals were discovered and put to use. Native Americans taught the pilgrims how to plant crops by using a fish with the seeds in the ground. You can begin a compost pile so that you can create organic fertilizer for use in your organic garden. The effect is threefold--you produce less waste, improve the yield of your garden and help the environment by recycling.

If you're planning on selling crops to people and labeling them as organic, you will need to receive an organic gardening certification. Having this certification will create a lot of trust with customers. People who want to eat organically will purchase from you with full confidence.

Have biodiversity in your organic garden. The wider the variation of plants growing in your garden, the more wildlife species will be attracted to your garden. You want to have a diver garden so do your best to plant a bunch of different plants. If you are able to achieve this, you will have a garden that is a pleasant place to be around and relax, and also you get great satisfaction from knowing you did your part for the environment.

You should now realize how much fun and how enjoyable gardening can be. Taking care of a garden is a fun and relaxing experience. Using the advice you have read in this article, you can learn to garden organically like a pro.




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