Organic Gardening - How to Start a Successful Home Garden
The key to starting a successful home organic garden is to remember to start small. This way will allow you to learn and become comfortable with your journey without causing you unwanted stress or frustration.
Begin Small
Landscape Planting - Placing your starter plants among your existing landscape is quick and easy.
Small Beds - A small area no larger than 10 x 10 feet is the easiest to care for.
Use Containers - This method allows your starter plants to be close by and easy to manage. They can be on a porch, balcony or even near some bushes.
Map Out Your Location
Water - Having water close to your garden allows for easy access. Having to trudge heavy watering cans long distance can be both back breaking and frustrating.
Kitchen " Not necessary, but it is convenient to step out your kitchen to pick fresh produce.
Compost Piles - If you have a wheel barrow or a compost pile close by, you won't have to work as hard.
Grow Your Personal Favorites
Take Note of What You Buy - When you shop for produce, make a mental note of what you buy. This will give you a list of what your personal garden should contain.
Grow Your Expensive Favorites - If some of your favorite veggies are just too expensive at the store try growing them yourself. Just remember to research if they thrive in your climate zone first.
Use Variety - Having your own organic garden allows you the opportunity to experiment. Go for it.
Keep it Simple
Plants rather than seeds " When you first begin, starting seeds can be frustrating. Encourage early success by buying starter plants from trusted nurseries instead of buying seeds.
Amend the soil " Make sure you mix your soil with compost, peat moss or other amendments to keep good drainage. Compacted soil wont allow nutrients to the plants or allow the roots to grow. Soggy, clay will rot the root system.
Use mulch " Especially in dry hot weather, mulch will conserve water to your plants. A thick, 2 to 4 inches will discourage weeds that compete for water and nutrients. - 17274
Begin Small
Landscape Planting - Placing your starter plants among your existing landscape is quick and easy.
Small Beds - A small area no larger than 10 x 10 feet is the easiest to care for.
Use Containers - This method allows your starter plants to be close by and easy to manage. They can be on a porch, balcony or even near some bushes.
Map Out Your Location
Water - Having water close to your garden allows for easy access. Having to trudge heavy watering cans long distance can be both back breaking and frustrating.
Kitchen " Not necessary, but it is convenient to step out your kitchen to pick fresh produce.
Compost Piles - If you have a wheel barrow or a compost pile close by, you won't have to work as hard.
Grow Your Personal Favorites
Take Note of What You Buy - When you shop for produce, make a mental note of what you buy. This will give you a list of what your personal garden should contain.
Grow Your Expensive Favorites - If some of your favorite veggies are just too expensive at the store try growing them yourself. Just remember to research if they thrive in your climate zone first.
Use Variety - Having your own organic garden allows you the opportunity to experiment. Go for it.
Keep it Simple
Plants rather than seeds " When you first begin, starting seeds can be frustrating. Encourage early success by buying starter plants from trusted nurseries instead of buying seeds.
Amend the soil " Make sure you mix your soil with compost, peat moss or other amendments to keep good drainage. Compacted soil wont allow nutrients to the plants or allow the roots to grow. Soggy, clay will rot the root system.
Use mulch " Especially in dry hot weather, mulch will conserve water to your plants. A thick, 2 to 4 inches will discourage weeds that compete for water and nutrients. - 17274
About the Author:
Rhonda Abrons has been in love with organic gardening for many years. She loves to share her knowledge with fellow gardening enthusiast on Clivir.com where you can find her lessons about How To Start An Organic Garden and Permaculture Organic Gardening.
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