Compost can be made from just about any type of organic material. The great thing is that we have tons of it from our food leftovers or lawn and garden clippings. You can collect food, fruit and vegetable scraps, straw, leaves, grass clippings, wood chips, and small twigs and put them in a pile which will then break down. When you add compost to your soil, it adds beneficial … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Making Your Own Compost
Common Garden Pests to Watch For
Because there are so many different garden pests that could endanger your garden, we can't address all of them. However, there are some very common insects that many people have problems with. We will go over the most common types of insects that you need to be aware of. Aphids The most common pest in a garden are aphids. They are tiny, pear-shaped insects that have two tubes … [Read more...] about Common Garden Pests to Watch For
Organic Gardening Pest Control to Protect Your Plants
Controlling pests may feel overwhelming, especially if you want to stay away from pesticides and chemicals. Although pesticides get rid of them quicker, do you really want to take the chance of ingesting those toxic chemicals? There are ways to control pests without using toxic chemicals. You might be surprised to find that it's not as difficult as you might think to use … [Read more...] about Organic Gardening Pest Control to Protect Your Plants
How to Get Rid Of Weeds in Your Garden Naturally
Weeds are a bane of any gardener. Weeding is one of those things that everyone hates but it's something that must be done. For any gardener, it's a problem trying to control weeds. It is something that will need to be done on a regular basis to keep your plants healthy. Mulching and composting is essential for controlling weeds. When your seedlings are still small, … [Read more...] about How to Get Rid Of Weeds in Your Garden Naturally
Starting Seeds Indoors the First Year
If you want to be sure that your seeds are truly organic or you want to have your seeds ready by the time planting season comes, you can start your seeds indoors. For some people, it's more motivational and satisfying to watch your plants grow from the seeds you planted. You can start your seeds between four and eight weeks of the average date of a killing frost in your … [Read more...] about Starting Seeds Indoors the First Year