Organic gardening is growing in popularity as people increasingly see
the need to avoid chemicals and synthetic products. Organic gardens
also provide protection form genetically modified organisms (GMO) in the
garden.
Those who take up organic gardening often are at a loss
as to where to buy supplies. They don't know what products they need for
soil nourishment or pest control. They may not know how much water to
supply, or how to go about composting kitchen scraps for their gardens.
They need more than a few organic garden tips and ideas.
Organic
garden helpful ideas and tips are widely available, if you know where to
find them. Here are a few places to begin your search.
organic gardening helpful ideas
One
of my favorite organic garden tips is this one. The most important
thing you can do to control pests in the organic garden is to keep the
soil healthy. Healthy soil produces healthy plants. Healthy plants, like
healthy humans, are better able to withstand disease.
A second
helpful organic garden idea I like is to control pests with ladybirds
(ladybugs). These beautiful little red insects with shiny black spots
control aphids naturally and totally. You can order them from several
organic garden places on the Internet. Until they arrive, spray every
part of aphid-infested plants with well diluted soapy water. Rinse with
clear water.
My third favorite organic gardening idea is to plant
guardian plants around and among tender vegetables. Marigolds make the
organic garden border colorful, and ward off many pests. Onions and
garlic are also great deterrents to pests that would like to break in
and steal organic produce.