Organic Garden

The difference between a regular garden and an organic garden is that chemical pesticides and fertilizers are not used. These chemicals are harmful to individuals and damage the environment. The problem is that the chemicals seep into the soil and can poison our water supply and our gardens which affect our health.

To preserve your organic garden and to cut down on the pests which will invade, you have to be more diligent and take more time. Start by adding organic matter to your soil. The compost you use can be leaves, dead flowers, vegetable scraps, fruit rinds, grass clippings, and so on. When the growing season ends, you can turn this mulch over to boost the organic elements in the soil. You may need additional additives for your soil. Test the ph level and check with your local nursery or on the Internet to determine which nutrients you need to add.

To cut down on pests, your plants need to be healthy. They can not be too wet or too dry. You can entice natural predators to your organic garden like ladybugs and birds. You can also use sticky traps and there are some household items like insectidial soap, garlic, and hot pepper that deter some insects.

Birds are excellent pest controllers. They eat the insects on your plants and they fertilize your garden.

You should keep your organic garden as healthy as you can. It should be well fertilized, watered regularly, and weeded often. Weeds in an organic garden will frustrate you. Your mulch will act as a weed barrier. A good measure of protection is to add a layer of newspaper, cardboard, or construction paper under the mulch. Before you plant, spread corn meal gluten in your garden. This will slow the growth of weeds. Keep your organic garden strong and healthy and it will be able to fight off many of the pests that may try to invade it.

You can find the supplies and tools you need for your organic garden on the Internet.

An organic garden is natural gardening at its best. It protects you, your family, and the environment.