TIP! Keep your plants dry and aerated daily. If your plants are moist, this can attract disease and parasites.

Anyone can enjoy the relaxation and fruitful benefits of cultivating their own organic garden. But, when a person begins organic horticulture, they may feel overwhelmed. So, how can you best prepare yourself as a novice organic gardener? Well, read the following tips.

TIP! Split up the irises. You can increase your stock of irises by dividing up overgrown clumps.

Cover fences and walls with lots of climbers. Many climbers are so robust that they can cover an unattractive wall or fence in a single growing season. You can also train climbers to cover arbors and other things that you want covered, and they will even grow right through trees and shrubs. Some require a support, while other climbers attach to surfaces using twining stems or tendrils. Trusted variations of climbers are honeysuckle, jasmine, clematis, wisteria and climbing roses.

TIP! Fertilizing is an important step in preparing your garden soil. One type of fertilizer that really helps plants grow is manure, but be sure to utilize a type that is commercially composted to reduce the chances of pathogens.

When winter comes, you can save a few plants by transferring them inside the house. This is especially useful if you have a particular plant that you love or was expensive. Be careful not to damage the root system as you dig up the plant, and place it in a pot.

TIP! Think about adding some berry-producing evergreens to your landscaping. These plants will look good year-round, even during the winter, when your other plants have lost their bloom.

Before planting seeds, soak them overnight. Place them in a cupboard or other place where they won’t be exposed to light. Put some seeds (a small amount) in a container that isn’t too large for the plant you’ll be growing. Fill that container with water, almost to the top. This will keep seeds hydrated and help them to grow faster. Seeds that are cultivated this way are more likely to survive and mature properly.

TIP! Broad-spectrum pesticides are really not the optimal choice for pest control in your garden. These pesticides can kill the useful insects that work as predators to pests.

Do not cut your grass too short. If you let your grass keep some height after mowing, it will be able to absorb more sun and moisture resulting in a lusher, greener lawn. When you cut the grass too short, the roots are often not deep enough, which causes your lawn to have dry patches of brown, discolored grass.

TIP! Water your garden carefully. Instead of watering each individual plant with a can or hose, utilize a soaker hose, which can water all the plants at once.

It is by now obvious how beneficial and enjoyable organic gardening can truly be when you know how to approach it. Working in your organic garden is a hobby that’s both relaxing and fun. Use these tips to see your garden flourish!