TIP! Clay soil makes working with a shovel difficult. The clay is hard and sticks to the shovel.

Organic produce is both nutritious and tasty, far surpassing the typical supermarket selection of fruits and vegetables. Why not consider producing your own organically grown produce? Keep reading for ideas and inspiration on organic horticulture and its benefits!

Climbing Plants

TIP! When you are mowing your lawn do not cut it too closely to the dirt. If you let your grass grow, the roots will go deeper and make your lawn more resistant to dryness.

If you want to cover up your walls or fences, make sure that you specifically use climbing plants. Climbing plants can cover a wall after one growing season only. You don’t have to worry about removing trees between the climbing plants and the fence, because the trees don’t present obstacles to the climbers’ growth. Some people use climbers as a natural “ceiling” to arbors. Some must be tied onto a support, but a number of climbers attach to surfaces with twining stems or tendrils. Excellent varieties include honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine, climbing roses and clematis.

TIP! Keep your plants dry and aerated daily. Damp leaves can lead to plant disease and parasites.

If you’re like many gardeners, autumn means that it’s time to get some delicious fall edibles growing in your garden. This year, instead of using your regular clay pots to plant your kale and lettuce, use a pumpkin as the container instead! After cutting an opening and removing the meat and seeds from inside the pumpkin, use Wilt-Pruf, sprayed throughout the inside and cut edges, and prevent rot from occurring. Once you’ve done that, you can plant!

TIP! Fertilizer is important when you garden. Choose commercial compost instead of homegrown manure to keep toxins out of your plants.

Your plants should always be kept in an aerated, dry area. Parasites are attracted to the moisture on plants. A common parasite to plants is fungi. To control fungi, use a fungicide spray on the area before you notice any problems.

TIP! You can prevent pests using other plants or natural materials. Plant marigolds or onions around other vegetables to keep slugs away from them.

Before you start working in your garden, purchase a wheelbarrow and a good kneeling stool. It’s rough on your knees to spend lots of time on the ground kneeling or squatting. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a portable, lightweight garden stool on hand. Also, horticulture can involve a lot of heavy lifting and moving items, therefore a robust wheelbarrow can make that aspect much easier.

Stop buying inferior produce. Utilize the advice you’ve read in this article and start growing fruits and vegetables of your own.