Organic Gardening - How to Start a Successful Home Garden
To ensure your success at having an organic home garden it is very important to start small. This will allow you to learn and become comfortable without being overwhelming.
Begin Small
Use Your Existing Landscape - Placing starter plants in your existing landscaping is an optimum option for beginning enthusiasts.
Use a Small Bed - For beginners, a bed no larger than 10 x 10 feet is simple to care for and easy to manage.
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.
Plan Your Home Garden Location
Water " A nearby water source is imperative. Struggling to get water to your plants when you are new to organic home gardening will make you want to quit fast.
Close to Your Kitchen - While this is not necessary, it sure is nice to step out of your kitchen to grab your own freshly grown produce.
Compost " Having a compost pile at hand or at least a good wheel barrel will cut down on your labor.
Grow What You Love to Eat
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.
Play with variety " With home gardening, you have the freedom to experiment with diverse types of your favorites.
Make It Easy for a Start
Plants are Easier than Seeds - Seeds require a lot more work. As a beginner, the easiest way to get your feet wet without frustration is to use starter plants from a trusted local nursery.
Amend the Soil - Drainage is imperative for a successful organic garden. Using a mixture of peat moss, compost or other amendable products will ensure your soil is optimum for growing hardy plants. Soggy, clay will result in root rot and dry soil should be covered in at least two to four inches of mulch. The mulch promotes conserving moisture for your plants while defending against pesky weeds that steal water and nutrients from your precious plants. In addition, compacted soil deters plants from receiving the nutrients they need.
Mulch - This promotes moisture retention as mentioned earlier. It also keeps those pesky weeds at bay. - 17269
Begin Small
Use Your Existing Landscape - Placing starter plants in your existing landscaping is an optimum option for beginning enthusiasts.
Use a Small Bed - For beginners, a bed no larger than 10 x 10 feet is simple to care for and easy to manage.
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.
Plan Your Home Garden Location
Water " A nearby water source is imperative. Struggling to get water to your plants when you are new to organic home gardening will make you want to quit fast.
Close to Your Kitchen - While this is not necessary, it sure is nice to step out of your kitchen to grab your own freshly grown produce.
Compost " Having a compost pile at hand or at least a good wheel barrel will cut down on your labor.
Grow What You Love to Eat
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.
Play with variety " With home gardening, you have the freedom to experiment with diverse types of your favorites.
Make It Easy for a Start
Plants are Easier than Seeds - Seeds require a lot more work. As a beginner, the easiest way to get your feet wet without frustration is to use starter plants from a trusted local nursery.
Amend the Soil - Drainage is imperative for a successful organic garden. Using a mixture of peat moss, compost or other amendable products will ensure your soil is optimum for growing hardy plants. Soggy, clay will result in root rot and dry soil should be covered in at least two to four inches of mulch. The mulch promotes conserving moisture for your plants while defending against pesky weeds that steal water and nutrients from your precious plants. In addition, compacted soil deters plants from receiving the nutrients they need.
Mulch - This promotes moisture retention as mentioned earlier. It also keeps those pesky weeds at bay. - 17269
About the Author:
Rhonda Abrons is life long fan of organic gardening. An experience organic gardener, she loves to share his knowledge and provide lessons about Raised Beds for Organic Vegetable Garden and Custom Soil Mix for Organic Gardening on Clivir.com.
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