Site conditions and flowering
The right place in the garden is essential for the he althy development and lush flowering of plants. Sun-loving perennials and dry soil suffer when planted in a shaded position with constantly moist soil.In bad conditions they are more susceptible to attacks by diseases and pests, and in good conditions they do not need protection measures.Sometimes variations of even one species have different requirements. Therefore, when buying, it is worth getting the necessary information and carefully reading the descriptions on the labels and tags.
Cultivation coordinate
In organic garden beds, supporting plants are increasingly grown side by side. Good partners are e.g. carrots, onions and leeks, as well as cucumbers, dill and peas, as well as tomatoes, celery and cabbage.Do not plant different species of cabbage or nightshade.After harvesting a species from a different family should be planted here, e.g. tomatoes after cabbage.
Snail deterrent plants
Fighting snails often becomes a fight with windmills.Instead of ineffective treatments, species that mollusks despise are planted in the ecological garden.The group of unsavory ornamental plants includes: algae, evening primrose, eagle, bergenia, aconite, peony, tawułka, speedwell, lavender, geranium and grasses. Plants that attract snails, such as dahlias, marigolds, delphiniums, slopes and zinnia, are best grown in pots on a terrace or balcony, or planted in a bed only when they have fully developed.
Strengthening plants with liquid manure
Liquid manure from certain herbs repels pests and supports plant development. The pickle prepared with nettles is a fertilizer, while horsetail fights scab and rust, while tansy fights against aphids. 1 kg of fresh herbs pour 10 liters of water and mix every day. After 14 days, the liquid manure is ready.For fertilization, use 1 liter of liquid manure dissolved in 10 liters of water.For pest control, use a dilution of 1: 20.
Compost improves soil quality and promotes plant growth
Countless organisms convert shredded garden and kitchen waste into valuable humus. For many useful small animals, compost provides a safe haven. A two-piece composter is a good idea.
In one container there is fresh and partially decomposed waste, the other one is for mature compost. Compost improves soil quality. Contrary to mineral fertilizers and manure, it does not pose a risk of over-fertilization or environmental contamination. Thoroughly sprinkle the compost over the surface of the flower bed and mix it with the substrate. A mixture of compost and garden soil is used for planting perennials and shrubs.
Advantages of loosening the soil
Loosening the ground with a hoe, play or claws greatly reduces water evaporation. In the dense ground, small cracks appear, the so-called capillaries through which water travels faster to the surface of the soil and evaporates.Moving the soil breaks and destroys the capillaries, which causes the moisture to be retained in the ground for longer, reducing water consumption for irrigation.Economical water management is of great ecological importance. Depending on the size of the garden, it can also reduce our expenses.
Mulching - effective weed control
A layer of mulch spread over the surface of the bed or flower bed has an excellent effect on the substrate. Straw covering the substrate, leaves, wood chips, partially decomposed compost or a thin layer of dry cut grass retain heat and moisture, and increase the fertility of the soil.Bedding also makes it much harder for weeds to grow.Covering the surface with non-woven fabric before planting plants has similar effects. Mulching also promotes the development of beneficial earthworms.
Predatory insects fight, among others, aphids
When aphids appear on the plants, the ecological gardener will wait two weeks before reaching for protection measures.At this time useful insects may appear to deal with the plague.Ladybugs, whose larvae (picture in a circle) can eat about 150 aphids a day, are very popular, as well as golden-eyed ones with their larvae, which can eat about 500 aphids in three weeks.We will help voracious insects to settle in the garden by planting hedges and our native plants, as well as giving up on chemicals. They will find shelter in piles of leaves and stones or special houses.
