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Organic Gardening Resource Center
Organic Garden Maintenance

1. Choose Healthy Plants 
Always inspect the plant’s roots prior to purchasing. You can tell a good plant from a bad plant by its foliage as well. The worse it looks, the harder it will be to care for.

2. Choose The Right Location
Do your research so you can place your plants in the location they require. Not all plants thrive in sun and not all plants thrive in shade. Pay attention to moisture retention, sunlight, and surrounding objects.

3. Prepare Your Soil
Even if you didn’t enrich your soil during the first planting, it is not too late to do so. Amend your soil with garden compost and other nutrient enrichments. Your plants and soil require a vitamin and mineral source just like people, be sure to provide them with what they need. Remember: A garden is only as good as its soil.

4. Pay Attention To Placement
If you want to fill your landscape with many beautiful plants, just make sure you do not overcrowd. Be conscious of where you place your plants and the spacing between each. A plant's position can affect the sunlight, root growth, and nutrient intake for the other plants around it. Even if the area looks bare at the time of planting, remember they will grow.

5. Water Properly
Once again, do your research. Every plant has different watering requirements and you want to be sure you meet them. It is a general rule to water your plants in the morning, allowing the moisture to dry throughout the day which prevents the growth of fungus at night.

6. Remove Weeds
Pull weeds or use a natural weed killer as frequently as needed. Not only do weeds not look good, but they actually take away nutrients from the plant’s roots.

7. Be On Bug Look Out
Always watch for bugs. If you notice your plants being overtaken by harmful pests, find a solution. There are numerous natural bug treatments, organic store-bought treatments, or simply move the plant to a new location. If you move the plant to a new location, be very careful not to damage the plant’s roots otherwise the plant may not survive.

8. Feed Your Plants
Plants eat too, so be sure to feed them with an organic or specially formulated plant food. This will help ensure plant health, big blooms, and great harvests. Always follow the directions and never exceed the recommended amount. Too much plant food is just as bad as too little.

9. Prune Properly
Prune dead leaves off of trees and shrubs as soon as you find them. Remove any damaged flower foliage as well. This gives the plants the opportunity to produce new and healthy foliage. Make sure the tools are sharp and clean.

 

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