How To Solve Garden Problems Organically

All hobbies have their problems. Gardening is no exception. Knowing what the problems may be in advance will save time later. Here are some tips for things to do to avoid some common problems in organic gardening.

One way to help keep garden pests to a minimum is to stop giving them places to hide. Garden debris is a perfect place for pests to live and multiply. A way to help with this problem is to pull up vegetables once you are done harvesting and annual flowers once they are done blooming. You will probably be surprised at the significant reduction in pests this one simple act will accomplish.

Be sure to give your plants the room required for them to grow. When plants are close together they create a humid environment. Higher humidity can cause disease in some plants. Sick plants are very attractive to garden pests. Improve the circulation of the air around your plants by giving them plenty of room and pulling weeds that crop up.

Before you put anything in the ground, do some research. Find out what pests are attracted to the plants you would like to have in your garden. Some perennials are very resistant to pests.

A compost pile is essential to organic gardening. However, as with any other process, it needs to be done the correct way. Do not put meat, dairy products, or fatty products such as grease into your compost. This attracts pests and does not break down as easily as plant products. Put things such as vegetable scraps, leaves, twigs, and anything plant based into your compost.

Some pests are attracted to plants that have been over-fertilized. Be sure to check the package of the fertilizer you are using and follow the directions carefully. Aphids are especially attracted to plants that have gotten more than the necessary amount of fertilizer.