Helpful Organic Gardening Tips You Can Use

You probably have friends who claim to eat only organic, or maybe you’ve seen these items in the store. It’s easy to tell which items are certified organic by the USDA. You can see it on their labels, as well as in their higher prices. Keep reading to learn how you can grow organic produce from the comfort of your own home.

Your plants will respond better to gradual changes of environment. On the first day, put them out in sunlight for about an hour or so. Throughout the week, gradually increase the time they are spent outside. After a week’s time, the plants should be fine staying outside.

Choose perennials that won’t be taken out by slugs. A particularly vulnerable plant can be killed by snails and slugs overnight. These pests gravitate to young perennials with smooth, tender, thin leaves. Perennials with hairy, tough leaves as well as those with unpleasant taste are not appetizing to snails and slugs. Several good choices include heuchera, campanula, achillea, and euphorbia.

In a dark area, pre-soak your seeds overnight. Soak the seeds by placing them in a container where they are covered with water. This will keep your seeds hydrated and give you a little head start with your growing. The seeds will be better able to survive and grow up.

Plant bulbs if you want spring and summer flowers. A hardy perennial addition to your garden, bulbs will continue to delight every year. Bulbs bloom during different seasons, if you pick them carefully you will have flowers almost all year.

Take extra care of any fragile shrubs that are known to drop their leaves in the autumn. Delicate shrubs that are sitting in pots should be sheltered from the cold weather. Pull the canes together at the top and securely tie them. Next, using a sheet or perhaps even a blanket, cover the structure. Using fabric, rather than plastic, allows air circulation and prevents rotting from moisture build up.

You have the tools, the products, and the skill set to apply those tips to your organic garden. This is absolutely fantastic! Learning is a never-ending process. The tips you have read above, of course, cover just the basics. You might find some new techniques that you can test out in your garden.