Choosing to go organic in caring for your home and
garden is a good choice in a time when our soil and food is getting inundated
with chemicals. This might mean that it takes longer to build up the nutrition
of your soil, so you need to be a bit more patient. But in the long run, you
would have a flourishing and lovely green patch, and you can be doubly happy
that it is completely organic and eco-friendly as well. Here are some tips to
make it happen:
Look for
organic growth promoters: One of the
biggest challenges that people face when going organic is that the growth is
not as prolific and quick as when using chemical fertilizers. It is possible to
get a good rate of growth even with organic growth agents such as vermicompost
or compost tea, which only require a little bit of extra work from your end. A
lot of information is available online and once you set a schedule you might
not even realize that you’re doing something that takes a bit more time.
How to
handle pests: When the lawn and
plants receive enough nutrition they would be hardy enough to not get attacked
much by pests. In situations where you have to deal with a few, try to stick to
organic remedies such as neem oil and many others that you can make with ingredients
available at home.
Following a
balanced approach: Going organic is
not only about avoiding chemicals but also looking at sustainability. This
means ignoring a weed or two if you recognize that it might actually be doing
good for the soil, as well as mowing to a slightly higher height for better
root growth. It is also recommended to compost your lawn and garden waste to
get back rich manure that goes right back into the soil.
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