There are so many natural alternatives available to you if you want to turn your garden organic. All you need to do is find out what they are, and then use them. Clay soil is hard and will also stick to a shovel, making it difficult to work with. To make digging clay soil easier, try applying a light coating of wax, either car wax or floor wax, and then buff off and commence digging. This will keep the soil from sticking, and prevent rusting of the tool. Think about planting your seeds in indoor pots and then transplanting them to your garden once they become seedlings. Doing this betters your odds of your plants making it to adulthood. This is also a good way to tighten up your planting schedule. The seedlings are reading for planting immediately after you remove older plants. Both cat grass and wheat grass are good for giving your errant feline pause. You may also place something offensively smelly atop the soil, like citrus peel or mothballs. Before you plant a garden you should plan it out. This way, you will remember the places you planted your seeds when they start sprouting. The plan will also help you keep track of your more diminutive plants and smaller groups that could otherwise become lost among a sea of larger plantings. Try to ensure your plants are dry and have enough air, daily! Plant moisture is a big attraction to both parasites and plant diseases. In fact, fungi love a wet plant and can cause a great deal of damage. It is possible to control fungi by using fungicide sprays. However, these sprays should be used before issues become apparent. It is important to follow the instructions on your chemicals and tools closely, especially if you are new to gardening. Failing to heed this simple advice can mean skin irritation that you are going to remember, and not pleasantly at that. Ensure that your body is protected by always following instructions. You should be cognizant of the peak time for harvesting your vegetables. Each type of vegetables has its own ideal time for picking for the best flavor. Peas, for instance, should be harvested rather young if you wish to obtain the best flavors and texture. On the contrary, tomatoes shouldn't be picked from the vine until they are ripe as can be. Simply educate yourself on what the best time is to harvest each of your garden vegetables. Pest control can become a major issue. Don't spray any harsh chemicals on your vegetables because you will be eating them later on. The key to keeping garden pests at bay is to be relentless. Natural pest control depends on the type of soil in your garden and the variety of plants growing there. When gardening, don't use any broad-spectrum pesticides. Broad spectrum pesticides don't only kill the offending pests, but the beneficial ones also. Beneficial insects are more susceptible to strong pesticides than the insects you are actually trying to get rid of. This will lead you to end up killing off the good bugs in your garden, leaving the field wide open for the harmful ones. In the end, you may resort to using even more pesticides in order to erase the problem. Gardening can be very relaxing. Everyone wants to find a way to relax and enjoy themselves. Gardening is an excellent choice for calming your mind and soul. The cost is low and the reward is often high. One particularly enjoyable return is the pride you will feel when you grow your own food. Many people try to garden, but if you do not know what you are doing, you will not see the best results. Try using these organic tips.
