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Gardening the organic way
Tony Robinson
More and more people are discovering the joys that come with
planting an organic garden. There are many reasons for gardening
the organic way, from decreased use of pesticides to lower cost
to concerns about the environment. Many gardeners are worried
about the overuse of pesticides, and the possible effects it
could have on their family members, their pets and their
families. Other gardeners are concerned about the possibility of
pesticide runoff, and concerned that such runoff could get into
the groundwater and cause damage.
Another reason for organic gardening is the recent trend to
incorporate fish ponds into the garden landscape. Fish are among
the most sensitive creatures when it comes to chemical
sensitivity, and even a small amount of chemicals in a closed
environment like a pond can be toxic to many ornamental fish.
Any homeowner who wishes to incorporate a fish pond into his or
her landscape must be very careful about the use of pesticides,
insecticides and other chemicals.
While information about organic gardening was once hard to come
by, today there is lots of information available, as more and
more people take up this special form of gardening. Both food
plants and ornamental flowering plants can be grown organically,
and many people particularly like the idea of growing and eating
their own organic produce.
The basis of a good organic garden lies with the quality of the
soil. It is very difficult to grow healthy plants or flowers in
poor quality soil. If the soil in your area is not of high
quality, it is important to take steps to improve the soil
before planting any flowers or plants.
One great way to improve the soil for an organic garden is to
lay down a good quality mulch. It is a good idea to mulch the
flower bed with three inches of organic material, as this will
help to conserve moisture, discourage the growth of weeds and
add much needed nutrients to the soil. In addition to these
benefits, a good quality mulch also provides a great looking
finishing touch to the garden.
If you plan to grow acid loving plants in your organic garden,
it is a good idea to put down a thick layer of pine needles in
the fall. As these pine needles decompose in the fall and winter
months, they add acid to the soil naturally, and eliminate the
need for harsh chemicals or other additives. Adding chemicals to
the soil can alter their long term chemistry and reduce their
ability to grow thriving plants.
Providing a good mulch bed in the organic garden also provides
protection from many garden pests, in addition to keeping weeds
to a minimum. In addition, a good quality mulch will encourage
healthier plants to grow, and healthier plants will be better
able to fight off infections without the use of fungicides and
herbicides.
Starting a compost pile is a another great way to reduce the
amount of household waste your family generates, while producing
high quality organic fertilizer for your plants. A simple
compost pile is easy to set up, and it produces the rich, high
quality soil that help plants thrive.
About the author:
Tony Robinson is an international author and webmaster. In his
busy life he finds time to "Smell the Roses". For geat tips,
techniques and articles visit http://www.rose-bloom.com
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