DIY Ideas for an Organic Garden

Many people want to eat organic foods so they can avoid consuming harmful chemicals, however sometimes organic foods can be expensive. Instead of settling for unhealthy and inexpensive groceries, why not grow your own organic fruits and vegetables? You don’t need to hire a professional to start and maintain an organic garden.

Simply follow these tips to grow an organic garden in your yard:

Test the Soil

Fruit and veggie plants need nutrients to grow, but there’s no way of knowing which nutrients they need without testing the soil. Purchase an inexpensive soil testing kit before you start planting anything. These kits will provide you with a complete breakdown of the pH and nutrient levels found within the soil so you know how to prepare the soil for your garden. For example, if the test reveals the soil is too acidic, the soil needs to be treated with organic garden lime or limestone. This is the best way to ensure the plants in your garden will have everything they need to flourish.

Choose the Right Plants

Be smart when choosing which plants you are going to put in your garden. When choosing seeds, be sure to check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone label, which will tell you what type of climate the plant needs to survive. You will also need to consider the time of year when planting a garden, so you know which plants are ideal for the current season.

Spending a little bit of time researching the right plants for your garden will ensure all of your hard work doesn’t go to waste on plants that aren’t cut out for your climate or the time of the year.

Plant Crops Properly

The plants that are going to be harvested, such as the fruits and vegetables, need to be planted in a very specific way. These plants need to be planted close together in an area that no one will ever walk over. Planting the seedlings close together will make it harder for weeds to infiltrate the garden. If you have multiple rows of these plants, leave plenty of space in between each row to ensure the air can circulate freely. If the rows are too close together, the plants may be attacked by fungi.

Use Organic Mulch

Instead of using toxic chemicals to prevent weed growth, apply a fresh layer of organic mulch to your garden. Organic mulch will prevent weeds from sprouting through the surface of the soil. It also prevents water from quickly evaporating, which gives the plants’ roots more time to absorb the water they need to thrive.

The mulch will eventually need to be replaced, but since it is organic, it will enrich the soil as it breaks down.

Attract the Right Bugs

Some insects can destroy gardens, which is why many gardeners use toxic pesticides to keep them out. But, these chemicals cannot be used on an organic garden and can be harmful to your health. Instead, plant flowers that attract helpful bugs for a pest free garden the organic way. Flowers such as black-eyed Susan’s and daisies bring helpful bugs to get rid of the harmful bugs in your garden. This is the perfect way to take care of harmful bugs without using pesticides. For more tips check out how to keep your garden pest free the natural way!

Everyone should have access to organic foods, but the prices sometimes make people feel as if these foods are out of the question. But now, everyone can have the organic foods they desire by planting an organic garden or if you have limited space live in an apartment try some of these suggestions — Quick tips for a successful patio or apartment garden.

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