Many people want an organic garden, but never try it. It seems like it would be complicated and a lot of of work to a novice. They are intimidated but don't need to be. Follow the advice in this article to overcome the challenges you encounter, and learn how to grow an organic garden successfully. You might even end up loving it!

Ward off certain diseases that plague plants with the use of aspirin. Dissolve three aspirin in four gallons of water. Spray the plants with the aspirin solution to help your plants fight disease. Spray them once about every three weeks.

Coat your flower beds with a few inches of an organic mulch. Mulch will minimize weed growth and maximize nutrients and moisture. It also adds a uniform and cohesive look to the garden.

You should work efficiently, instead of working hard in your garden, to simplify things. Do not spend half an hour looking everywhere for a tool. Before you start work in the garden, make sure you have the necessary tools, and always remember to put them away when you are finished. Invest in a tool belt or wear pants that have lots of pockets.

Keep plastic bags handy to cover your muddy gardening shoes. You will save time and be back in the garden much more quickly by doing this.

A good general rule when planting your seeds into containers is that the depth of the planting should be about three times the size of the seed. There are exceptions to this rule, however. Some seeds should remain uncovered because they thrive in direct sunlight. These seeds include petunias and ageratum. If you are unsure if your seeds should be covered, refer to the seed packet, or if that is not available, look for information online.

A raised bed can be built with untreated wood, brick or stone. Be sure that any wood you use isn't chemically treated, and will be able to resist rot naturally. Cypress, locust and cedar are all great examples of what woods to use when building a raised bed. Treated wood can leach chemicals into any soil it rests against, so don't use it in a garden with vegetables. If you have some space treated wood, you can still use it, however, be sure to line it with some type of barrier like plastic sheeting.

Regulate the amount and timing of watering, to the specific climate and its seasonal variations. The amount of water needed will change based on time of the day, the content of your municipal water and what your soil make-up is. In a warm and humid climate you should avoid watering the plant itself. Wet leaves promote the growth of leaf fungi. Water the roots with care.

Over-watering plants is counterproductive, as too much water reduces plants' ability to absorb nutrients from the surrounding soil. Before watering plants outdoors, check with some weather stations to find out if it will rain anytime during the day. If the weather forecast calls for rain, it's probably wise to not water your plants that day.

When you remember these suggestions from this article, you will not be as afraid to go about organic gardening. Start applying some of the tips presented above, and in the near future, you could have your very own productive organic garden.