More people are turning to organic gardening as a hobby and a way to get food. The easy to follow advice in this article will show you how to get out there and start planting. Use the tips and tricks here to help see great result in your new, environmentally-friendly organic garden.

Clay is naturally hard, and can can stick to a shovel making it frustrating to work with. Rubbing wax on the shovel prior to digging can kick this challenge to the curb. The clay will slide off of its surface and it will prevent rust.

Cover fences and walls with lots of climbers. These climbing plants will help beautify an old fence, and they are fast workers too. You can also use them in your landscape to cover an existing arbor, or allow them to climb up trees, or through shrubs. Some varieties will climb and attach using their tendrils or branches, but some will need to be trained or supported with ties. Climbing roses, honeysuckle, wisteria, clematis, and jasmine are some great plants to try out.

Before you plant anything in your garden, have the soil checked. You can obtain a soil analysis for a nominal fee. Using that report, you can amend your soil as needed for a thriving garden. Cooperative Extension departments often offer this testing service. It is a worthwhile effort so a garden can be productive on the first year of planting.

Grow wheat or cat grass in the area around the plants that your cat is eating. You can put something over the soil which surrounds the plants which has a bad smell to cats to deter them.

Purchase an inexpensive gardening kneeling pad, as well as a wheelbarrow or wagon. Gardening can be very tough on the knees as you spend much time leaning near the ground, so a portable stool can make all the difference to your comfort. As well, gardening can involve some heavy lifting and moving, so a strong wheelbarrow can really make that aspect much more effortless.

If you have a lot of low-growing plants to take care of in your garden, purchase gardening knee pads. The amount of time that you spend gardening on your knees can make your knees hurt by the time you are done. Purchase a great pair of knee pads; they will provide a cushion for your knees while making gardening more comfortable.

Another way to help them grow is by watering them with the liquid that is left from cooking vegetables. You can also use tea or coffee grounds to acidify soil for plants such as rhododendrons and gardenias. Chamomile tea is a natural way to rid your plants of a persistent fungus.

Allow your children to actively participate in planting your organic garden. Gardening is a great way for children to learn, and it gives you two a chance to spend some quality time together and produce healthy food.

If you can't wait for a cut to heal before digging in the dirt, then at least protect your cuts from exposure. If grime gets into the cut, it could become infected. Now, there are bandages available that will cover and seal the injured area completely, allowing you to continue your gardening projects.

Growing your garden at home might not be the most convenient thing for you, but you will save a lot of money and always have the confidence that what you're eating and feeding your family is as fresh and as healthy as possible.