| Today, many people realize the importance of | | | | heap and add fresh manure in it. Cow, chicken and |
| organic gardening. The organic gardener does not | | | | sheep manure are very beneficial for growing |
| use any synthetic products, fertilizers and | | | | healthy plants. |
| pesticides to grow plants. Instead, he uses certain | | | | Helpful Organic Gardening Tips |
| natural substances to eliminate pests and grow | | | | You can use organic pesticides to reduce the |
| healthy green house plants. | | | | damages caused by insects. |
| If you want to grow plants or some roses in | | | | Many insects and animals are considered |
| your garden organically, you can seek the help of | | | | beneficial, as they prey on the pests. Lady bugs, |
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| tips. | | | | the balance in your garden. |
| It is imperative to choose proper plants that suit | | | | It is advisable choosing plants that can grow |
| your area, so that you can create a healthy, | | | | well in your locality. For instance, if you live in a |
| problem free garden. The most important aspect | | | | place that receives plenty of sunshine, avoid |
| in an organic garden is proper feeding of the soil. | | | | choosing plant varieties that thrive on a moist |
| Plants get water, air and essential nutrients only | | | | environment. |
| from the soil. It is therefore crucial to feed the | | | | Build greenhouse and extend the growing |
| soil effectively. Clay soil is rich in nutrients and it | | | | season of your plants. If you want to grow plants |
| can hold water better. Sandy soil is well drained. | | | | that are not common in your locality, building a |
| Sometimes, holding too much water can affect | | | | greenhouse is the best option. |
| the growth of the plants. Hence, mixing clay and | | | | Experiment with tenacious plants after doing |
| sandy soil in a proper proportion can help with a | | | | some research and prepare your winter garden. |
| healthy growth of plants. | | | | Benefits Of Organic Gardening |
| Using Organic Matter | | | | Organically grown plants/trees yield vegetables |
| Organic matter does wonders in your garden. It is | | | | and fruits that are rich in vitamins and nutrients. |
| in fact the natural food of the soil and plants. You | | | | They reduce the chance of consuming harmful |
| cannot imagine organic home gardening without | | | | chemicals, as they do not use any growth |
| organic matter. Organic matter feeds the | | | | hormones, fertilizers or toxic substances. Organic |
| microorganisms and beneficial insects. In order to | | | | food tastes good and is great for the |
| prepare organic matter, you just need to allow | | | | environment. You need not spend a lot in order to |
| the fallen leaves to decay. They not only feed the | | | | create an organic garden. In fact, you save on |
| soil, but also prevent erosion. Vegetable and fruit | | | | the amount you spend on chemical fertilizers. You |
| peels, straw, paper, grass pieces and garden | | | | can just compost kitchen scraps and prepare |
| water are also some of the good organic matter. | | | | organic matter. If you are willing to put in a little |
| Animal manure is rich in soil nutrients, but it should | | | | effort in your home garden using these organic |
| be aged for at least six months. Fresh manure | | | | gardening tips, you can grow your own |
| can burn the plants. It may also contain bacteria | | | | vegetables and fruits organically and lead a healthy |
| that cause diseases. You can prepare a compost | | | | life. |