TIP! Plants that climb can hide fences and walls. These versatile plants can grow over fences to enhance the fence’s appearance.

An organic garden can be an essential part of a healthy diet, but understanding it and buying the right equipment can be tricky. There are also other other considerations, like the optimal soil for a garden and the right seeds. Here are some steps you can take to ensure you get what you need to grow your organic garden.

TIP! Before you even start planting the garden, check the soil. There are soil testing services that can analyze a garden’s soil content for a small charge.

Properly lay your sod. You want to prepare the soil before you lay down the sod. Get rid of weeds and tilth the soil finely. Flatten your soil and make it slightly compact. Now make sure the soil is thoroughly dampened. Lay the sod in straight rows, ensuring the seams meet perfectly. Pat your sod to form an even and flat surface, fill any gaps with some soil. For the best results, you need to water the sod every day for a two week period. After this time the sod will have rooted into the soil and can be now walked on.

Clay Soil

TIP! Don’t cut your grass too short! Higher grass sends roots further down, increasing lawn strength and viability. Short grass is more prone to getting dried out and turning brown.

Clay soil can be a real pain to work with as it often sticks to the end of the shovel. To make digging clay soil easier, try applying a light coating of wax, either car wax or floor wax, and then buff off and commence digging. By waxing the shovel head, the clay will not be able to adhere to the surface.

TIP! The best way to start a garden is from first principles: seeds. Planting seeds is the most eco-friendly way to start a new garden.

Plant perennials that slugs and snails won’t be interested in eating. Slugs and snails are voracious eaters that can destroy a plant literally overnight. These pests normally go after plants with thin little leaves and plants that have yet to fully mature. You can discourage snails and slugs from eating your perennials by choosing plants with tougher or distasteful foliage. Examples of these slug-proof plant varieties include achillea, euphorbia, and helleborus, to name a few.

TIP! You can keep pests away from your garden by using other plants or natural materials. For example, planting a border consisting of marigolds or onions can repel slugs.

As discussed earlier, there are many benefits to growing your garden with natural and organic methods. This opens up a world of possibilities for your flowers, vegetables and herbs. The tips in this article will set you on the right path to a successful organic garden, that provides healthy food for your family.