What Is Organic Gardening?
What is Organic Gardening?
Organic Gardening is not just merely replacing chemical fertilizers and pesticides with more natural products as it is often so simplistically described.
The true organic approach recognizes the intricate way in which all things, living and non-living are interconnected and attempts to work within that delicate framework - in other words in harmony with nature. Maintaining the soil - without question soil management is the most important aspect of organic gardens. Conventional fertilizers are typically soluble (the ingredients are directly available to the plants). Organic gardening methods on the other hand rely on the creatures that live in the soil to make food available to the plants. The microorganisms that live in fertile soil break down compost manure and other organic materials that are added to the soil which provide which provide a steady supply of nutrients for plants to absorb. These activities also help to improve soil structure. Soil fed this way tends to produce healthier plants which are better able to withstand an attack from pests and diseases. Trueshopping Garden shop - Designer Patio Furniture
Natural pest control - all creatures are at risk to attack by pests or diseases. They are all part of the food chain. A properly planned organic garden will capitalize on this situation by creating the right conditions to attract these unpaid pest controllers..( eg. Lady bugs prey on aphids).
There are other organic gardening methods such as barriers, traps, disease resistant plants varieties, compost planting as well as crop rotation. These are just some of the techniques available in the organic pest arsenal. Weed control - there are currently no truly organic weed killing sprays available however there are plenty of alternative organic gardening approaches available both for clearing weedy ground and for keeping weeds under control. Options include mulching, hand-weeding, hoeing, crop rotation, and the use of heat in the form of a flame weeder.
Weeds can be a valuable resource as a compost ingredient or food source for wildlife however they can smother plants, compete for food as well as ruin the appearance of your garden. By taking a holistic approach to the finite resources and by minimizing the impact on the environment, organic gardening makes a positive. contribution toward creating a sustainable environment for all life on earth.
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