Organic gardening is hitting the UK by storm. People are taking pride in growing their own produce and cultivating wholesome and chemical free food. The cost saving and benefits to creating your own organic garden are immense. You can look forward to a healthier family, saving money at the supermarket and the satisfaction of picking your own fruit and vegetables. You need only standard garden tools and a little know-how to be a successful organic gardener.

Here’s some tips on organic gardening:

Improve your soil quality

The root to achieving a healthy and successful garden with plenty of thriving garden plants is getting the soil right. You may need to initially prep the soil to get the conditions just perfect for all those luscious fruit and vegetable plants. It can take some time and patience but it will be worth it.

Decide on your garden type and layout

Will you need raised beds due to the quality of soil? Do you want to avoid weeding by using containers? Do you like the idea of row gardening due to its neat look? Decide what is best for you and sketch it out.

Check what you add to your soil

If you want a truly organic garden you need to be sure that anything you add to your soil is organic also. Check out the sources of manure and seeds and ensure that garden plants are organic.

Be sustainable

Make your own compost. Add all the vegetable peelings, yard clippings and old plants.

Avoid chemicals

Think carefully about the use of chemicals. They are toxic for our bodies and damage the environment.

Give something back

Insects, birds and small wildlife will all abound in your garden attracted by your organic gardening. Be prepared and use safe netting, natural deterrents and raised beds.