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Organic gardening can either be a wonderful hobby, or a nuisance nightmare. This list of tips should help you become a successful organic gardener.

It is important that you give your plants the chance to gradually adjust to the change in temperature and conditions, or you risk shocking them. Leave them outside in sunlight for a couple of hours on the initial day. As the week progresses, gradually increase their exposure to the outdoors. Finally, after about a week, you should be able to move them outside and leave them there for the summer.

Be sure to weed your garden. Weeds will cause your garden to become overgrown and cluttered. Try using white vinegar to get rid of weeds. White vinegar can not only kill the weeds, it's also a non-toxic spray that won't harm pets or people. Mix white vinegar and water into a spray bottle instead of pulling the weeds by hand.

Your vegetable garden should get at least six hours of sun daily. Pretty much any vegetable you plant in your garden requires sunshine for this duration. It allows them to grow in the proper manner and also much faster. Many flowers also require adequate sunlight to flourish.



One way to correct your soil's alkalinity is by amending your soil with used coffee grounds. Coffee grounds are an inexpensive way to increase the acid level in your soil. By amending your soils, you will help your plants grow and flourish.

If you have a lot of low-growing plants to take care of in your garden, purchase gardening knee pads. Gardening is supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable; you don't want to finish every horticulture session with aching, throbbing knees. Purchase a great pair of knee pads; they will provide a cushion for your knees while making horticulture more comfortable.

You should divide irises. You can increase your stock of irises by dividing up overgrown clumps. When the foliage has died off, it is time to harvest the iris bulbs. The bulbs will then split naturally in the palm of your hand and if they're re-planted, they can flower next year. Use a knife to divide the rhizomes. Cut rhizomes from around the outside then throw away the remaining center. Each piece should retain a minimum of one sturdy offshoot capable of spurting new growth. Set your cuttings into the ground right away.

Organic gardening does take some effort, but anyone can do if they approach it with the right attitude. Every time you enjoy your vegetables, fruits, flowers or just take a satisfying glance around your garden, you'll realize that all your efforts have been worth it. Use this information and you will be in great shape for bettering yourself in terms of organic horticulture knowledge.