Looking To Plant The Garden? Try These Ideas!

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Looking To Plant The Garden? Try These Ideas!
Are you scared of what chemicals lurk in commercial fertilizer or pesticides? No longer worrying about these toxic chemicals is just one of the many benefits of horticulture naturally. Organic gardening is a very cost-efficient way to grow fruits and vegetables. Below are some great tips to assist you grow to be the organic gardener that you hope to be.

When laying sod, it is important that you do it correctly. Be sure to get your soil prepared before you start laying the new sod. Do some weeding if necessary, then break the soil until it is no longer packed. Make sure your soil is flat and compacted. Gently sprinkle water on the soil until you are certain that it is thoroughly moistened. Then lay the sod in staggered lines so the joints are offset. Firm sod until there is an even, flat surface fill in gaps with soil. Water the sod for two weeks and you then can safely walk on it as it will have had time to properly root.

Clay soil can be very hard to work with, and you will often find that it sticks to the shovel. Rub a thin layer of floor or car wax over the surface of the shovel, and then buff the top using a clean cloth. This will make shoveling in clay soil easier. You will be able to work with the clay more easily, and it will not stick to your shovel.

Choose higher yield plant varieties. Frequently, a hybrid plant will produce a higher yield because of its disease-resistant properties.

While caring for your garden in the fall, you will want to keep a search for stinkbugs. Stink bugs prefer peppers, beans, tomatoes, and various varieties of fruits. Decrease their presence as much as possible to avoid them wreaking havoc in your garden.

Grow some wheat grass or catnip for your cat to eat instead. You can also try to offend the cats sense of smell with orange rinds or mothballs.

Utilize the advice provided here, and you will soon be on your way to having a flourishing organic garden that is both healthy and free of pollutants. As your garden begins to become more attuned with nature, you will also look at it attracting more animals.