Choose the plants that will do the best with the resources that you already have. So that you don’t need to make too many adaptations and changes, you will be able to save money if you can find plants that will grow in your garden now. Think about the weather that you get in your area. Will you be better getting plants for damp conditions or the ones that manage to grow even when it is dry? Some plants such as fruit trees need lots of sun, but root vegetables can cope in the shade.
You can use pine trees to neutralize your soil. If you don’t have any pine trees then you could buy pinecones and scatter these around your plants. The pinecones will draw any acidity out of the soil when they begin to decompose. This results in better quality soil.
Although it is not completely organic, if you use a mild dish washing soap on the stems of the plants, you will find that any aphids will stay away from your plants. You could always try attracting aphid-loving insects like ladybugs.
You should ensure that you use good compost and manure before you decide to plant your fruits and vegetables. This will ensure that your soil has the most desirable conditions and it helps the soil to hold water for the plants to feed on. Make sure that you regularly water your plants when the weather is dry.
Where possible, you should replace all chemical gardening methods with organic ones. If you have weeds, try to use vinegar on them and this will help you to keep them away. Find alternative forms of pest control such as pest controlling animals and scarecrows.
You can make use of over ripened fruits by extracting their seeds and replanting them for next year’s harvest.
