Environmentally conscious gardening can be achieved by using smart, eco-savvy horticulture techniques. A good understanding of organic horticulture is needed to grow healthy plants. Follow this advice and your organic garden will soon be flourishing!
This video shows you how to create a lawn using turf.
Make sure you prepare your soil before you lay any turf down. Remove any weeds, and break the soil up into a fine tilth. Lightly, but firmly compact the soil, making sure it is flat. Make sure you work with a moist soil. The optimum layout of turf rows is to stagger them with offset joints. You want the turf to end up as a flat and even surface. If there are any gaps in between the pieces, then you can fill these in with some soil. Water the turf every day for the first two weeks until the roots grow enough.
Baking Soda
There is no need to purchase a costly chemical if your plants develop powdery mildew. Mix a solution of baking soda, water, and a tiny bit of dishwashing liquid. Spray this mix on your plants every week and the mildew should go away. The baking soda is harmless to your plants and a very effective remedy.
Pests
There are natural steps you can take to keep garden pests at bay. A border of marigolds or onions around your veggies can prevent slugs. You can also prevent insect pests by using wood ash like mulch around your trees and shrubs. These methods remove the need for harsh chemical pesticides.
Planting
Add colour and interest to your garden landscape this autumn by adding autumn annual flowers. They’re perfect for swapping out plants in your summer garden, adding seasonal colour, or adding fresh looks to your door, patio, or deck for the autumn.
Plant with the colours of autumn in mind. Maple trees produce yellow and red leaves, just like Beech and Dogwood trees. There are practically as many types of shrubs chosen for their autumn colours are there are gardeners! Barberry, hydrangea and cotoneaster are particularly popular choices.
Chill out by taking time to garden. Many hobbies can help you to relax and attain inner peace. Horticulture on a Sunday afternoon is a simple method of making this happen. The returns are huge for a very minute up front investment cost. You will feel great satisfaction by creating your own garden of tranquility.
To draw good insects to your garden, plant Heather. Bees love Heather, and when it blooms in early spring, it provides a good nectar source for them. Spiders, ground beetles and other insects helpful to your garden tend to live in a Heather bed, because they are are generally undisturbed. Keep this in mind and always wear gloves when you prune your heather!
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