Start your own compost bin.
- Start your own compost bin.
Composting is a great way to recycle organic waste and create a valuable fertilizer. A simple compost pile will do, but many people also opt for indoor bins that are easier to manage and monitor. Here’s how:
- Choose an appropriate location for your bin; it needs to be away from the house and any potential hazards—and in an area where air can circulate freely around it. The ideal spot may depend on where you live, but generally speaking you want good drainage so that water doesn’t collect in the bottom of the pile (compost needs oxygen!). You should also consider whether you have enough space for a large or small container, as well as access points so you can easily add materials and turn over your compost every few weeks.
- Fill up at least one-third of your container with dry leaves or straw before adding any food scraps so that they don’t attract unwanted pests like rats or raccoons (this step can be skipped if using plastic bags). Avoid putting meat products into your bin since these attract flies that might pollinate nearby plants if left uncovered for too long at room temperature after being removed from refrigeration! Make sure not only does everything get buried deep down into layers upon layers of material but also make sure there aren’t any holes where dirt could fall out onto ground below when turning over during process.”
Keep a garden journal.
Keeping a garden journal is a great way to track what you’re doing in the garden. It can also be helpful when planning your next season’s crops and keeping track of what goes into your current ones.
It’s essential to keep notes on how well they do, so you can repeat them if they do well, or try something different if not. And don’t just take notes on your successes! You’ll want to record any problems or challenges you faced as well, so that next year you know what to expect and how best to deal with them.
Try companion planting.
- Companion planting is the practice of planting different plants together to yield better results. For example, you can plant basil with tomatoes to keep pests away from your tomato plants.
- Companion planting is also a great way to repel pests and attract beneficial insects that will help your growing garden thrive.
Prevent weeds naturally.
When you’re planting your garden and choosing the plants you want to grow, it can be easy to forget that weeds can take over. Weeds are plants that grow without being planted by you (or another person). They come from seeds that were spread by birds or animals, or they come from pieces of seedlings that accidentally fell on your lawn or garden. Most people don’t think about weeds until they start taking over their beautiful flowerbeds!
If you want an organic way to get rid of weeds naturally in your yard before they have time to take over, there are several ways for doing so:
Plant native plants.
Native plants are more likely to be adapted to the local climate, which means they’ll survive better and thrive longer than non-native plants. As an added bonus, native plants are generally less expensive and easier to maintain than their exotic counterparts—and they require less water!
In addition to being easier on your wallet and your landscape maintenance schedule, planting native species will also improve the biodiversity of your garden or yard by supporting local wildlife populations. If you’re concerned about supporting pollinators like bees and butterflies, for example, a good way of doing this is by using native flowers in your garden or yard.
It’s easy to grow the best garden of your life this year!
It’s easy to grow the best garden of your life this year! Just follow these simple tips and you will have a great garden.
- You can save money by growing your own food
- Your garden will look amazing, and you will feel great about what you have achieved
