Organic Gardening

Organic Gardening is almost the same as the usual gardening—from the area needed for the garden to the way of planting the seeds. However, some methods will be a different one especially when it comes to the soil and fertilizer needed.

Since the term organic means the absence of the usual chemical pesticides and fertilizers, we should make it a point that the methods in successful organic gardening should be based on natural materials only. There are only a few now that prefer this method, and choose to easy way with chemicals instead.

There are many benefits on mixing organic materials to the garden soil:

• The ability of the soil to hold water is increased.
• It gives more nutrients to the soil.
• It helps the soil structure improve.
• Increases the soil’s capability to hold nutrients.

Aside from these benefits, organic materials also help you save money from buying those expensive fertilizers. You can use the following for your soil:

• Animal manure – try getting a lot of these in animal farms.
• Plant manure
• Decomposed materials

Make in mind that these organic materials should be mixed with the soil three weeks earlier before you plant the seeds. And if the seeds are already planted, they need proper caring. If in case pests invaded your garden, you can use natural pesticides for it instead of those with harmful chemicals in it that can not only harm your soil but also the environment. You can always consult a local agriculturist if you have any questions in organic gardening.

Vegetable Gardening

Vegetable gardening can be a source of income and exercise. You don’t need a wide area to have a garden of you own—your backyard or front lawn will do.

Before start planting, you should make sure if the season or weather is good enough for your seeds. Too much rain will drown all your seeds so the best time is during spring.

There are only three steps to a successful vegetable gardening.
1. Plan your garden. It is not about just crouching down when you feel like starting your home garden right away. Just like other activities, you have to plan it first. Search for a spot in your lawn that catches the full sunlight. Your garden should get at least six hours of sunlight everyday. Consider also the quantity of varieties that you will plant so that you can estimate how wide your garden will be. A tall fence is also needed to secure the area for dogs or any animal that can destroy the plants. Lastly, finalize what type of vegetables to plant.
2. Preparing the soil. Since soil is where the plants get the nutrients they need, you have to be very careful in choosing because not all of them prefer the same kind of soil. Choose the one that can retain its moisture and rich in organic matter.
3. Planting the seeds. Dig out the soil to make it fluffy. Seeds don’t want a compacted soil. Mark the spot on where your seeds be planted. Pathways are also important so that you have a space to walk on.

If you think your garden is secured enough, proper caring for it should be applied. Your vegetables will depend on how you will take care of them. Vegetable gardening will not only help you work out, it can also help you to be responsible and get the feeling of fulfillment.