Successful organic horticulture requires the use of some particular methods and techniques. You just need to learn the methods and use them.

TIP! Consider growing wheat grass or cat grass near the plants your cat enjoys eating. You could also repel your pet by planting rosemary or placing citrus fruit peels around your garden.

Try not to cause shock to your plants by gradually changing their conditions and temperature. Start by placing your plants outside for a few hours only. As time goes by, slowly increase the time they spent outdoors. After a week’s time, the plants should be fine staying outside.

TIP! To help young plants, try pouring boiling water on top of nearby weeds. Water is cheaper than chemical herbicides, and less hazardous to humans and soil.

If you work with clay soil, you have probably found using a shovel very frustrating and exhausting. To make working in clay easier, rub the shovel with floor or car wax and then buff it with a cloth. This will both make the clay fall off of the surface, and prevent the surface from rusting.

TIP! Fresh mint is a wonderful addition to a herb garden, but it can quickly take over your entire yard. Control their expansion by confining them to a large pot.

You should divide irises. You can increase your stock of irises by dividing up overgrown clumps. You can do this by simply picking up bulbous irises once the foliage has withered. The bulbs will automatically split in you hand, and will likely flower the year after being replanted. Rhizomes may need to be divided by using a knife. Cut new pieces from the outside and discard the old center. Be sure to retain a sturdy offshoot on every piece that you intend to plant. The quicker you can replant your cuttings, the better chances they will reappear next season.

TIP! If you are growing a vegetable garden, you may find that pests can be difficult to control. The vegetables are intended to be eaten, thus you should refrain from using harsh pesticides and chemicals.

You can use natural materials or other plants in your garden to keep away pests. Planting marigolds or onions around the border of your garden will repel slugs. Insects also avoid shrubs and trees that are mulched with wood ash. Doing these things can ensure that you do not need potentially harmful chemicals.

If you want to maximize your success at organic horticulture, you need to learn as much as you can about how to garden. Simply follow this handy organic advice.