TIP! Turn the handles of tools you have on hand into rulers to make measurements in your garden. Tools with substantial handles, like rakes, hoes and large shovels are great for taking measurements.

Organic produce is much more tasty and healthy than the mass produced fruit and vegetables normally found at the supermarket. Instead of buying your produce from supermarkets, you should try growing your own. Read below to learn how to grow your very own organic garden.

TIP! Brighten your garden with biennials and annuals. These fast growing flowers let you change how your flower bed looks season to season.

Many times when digging in clay soil the clay will adhere to the shovel, which will make it much harder to dig. Rubbing wax on the shovel prior to digging can kick this challenge to the curb. By waxing the shovel head, the clay will not be able to adhere to the surface.

TIP! There is no need to purchase a costly chemical if your plants develop powdery mildew. Instead, combine baking soda with water and liquid soap.

Your tool handles can double as measuring sticks. Large handled tools such as shovels, rakes, and hoes can be used as measuring sticks. Place the handles on the floor, then set a measuring tape alongside them. With a permanent marker, note pertinent measurements on the tool handle. When the need arises to measure something while in your garden, the measuring tool you need will literally be “on hand,” sketched into the handles of your tools.

Healthy Plants

TIP! Use gardening to relax. Many hobbies can help you to relax and attain inner peace.

Keeping your garden soil rich and healthy is the best way to discourage garden pests. If you create healthy plants, they are going to be stronger and therefore, less likely to succumb to diseases and insects. Begin with a high-quality soil with less chemicals to avoid salt accumulation, and you give your garden an excellent chance of growing healthy plants.

TIP! Aspirin water has disease-prevention properties that can protect plants. Dissolve 1 aspirin per gallon of water for a plant disease fighting solution.

Do you love fresh mint leaves but hate how they quickly grow to take over your garden? That’s why it’s better to place mint in containers rather than letting it have free rein in your garden. Bury the container so that your plant does not stand out. The container will keep the roots from spreading too far.

Don’t buy any more low-quality produce from the supermarket. Apply what you’ve learned in this article today, and start growing your own produce.