Anyone can enjoy the relaxing activity of organic gardening. If you are unfamiliar with gardening in general, or the specifics of organic gardening, the process may be daunting. The question is, what can a beginner do to become knowledgeable on organic gardening? Keep reading to discover some useful tips and tactics.
Your tool handles can double as measuring sticks. Tools with long handles, such as rakes, hoes, and shovels can be converted into handy measuring sticks. Place the handles on the ground and measure them. It’s a good idea to label distances with a permanent marker. Now, the next time you’re down in the garden, you’ll have a handy ruler without needing to look anywhere else.
One very good way to deal with weeds is to boil them away. Boiling water in a pot is a safe “herbicide.” One simple layer across the weeds with a pot of boiling water will take care of the problem, but you have to remember the same applies to your plants, as well. Boiling water kills weeds by destroying their roots. Weeds won’t be able to survive, never mind grow, with damaged weeds.
Your plants need to be kept dry, but sill receiving a good amount of air. Parasites and pests are attracted to excess moisture on the plants. Fungus infections are common in overly moist plants. Fungi can be controlled with fungicide sprays, but it is important to treat your area with the spray, before you see any problems.
Invest in a quality wheelbarrow and a kneeling stool if gardening work is going to happen often. It is important to protect your knees when you are kneeling in the garden, and a foam kneeling pad will help with that. Using a wheelbarrow or wagon to transport heavy loads of dirt will help protect you from back injuries so make sure that you have one.
Hopefully, you can now see that becoming a great gardener is not as difficult as you first feared. Like anything else, gardening is a big subject and there is a lot of information concerning it. It is easy to become overwhelmed. Sometimes, it helps to have a place to start! The tips you have found above should help you do just that!
