What are your personal thoughts on organic gardening Do you view everything you can on the subject, and try to improve upon your own garden There are numerous resources available such as magazines, videos, books, shows, etc So where do you begin with your own techniques Try going through these tips to find your starting point
 
 Combining different selections of plants in a garden area holds the interest and adds to the enjoyment of the viewer Merge contrasting plants to craft interesting combinations Add big leaf plants with fine leaf plants and combine them with plants different in texture and color to create the most eye catching and interesting landscape garden
 
 Keep herb plants trimmed and bushy By consistently pruning your herb plants you will create a shorter path for nutrients and allow the leaves to grow fuller and quicker Keep the plants short through trimming as well and increase the density of the leaves When at all possible do not allow the herbs to flower
 
 If you have specimen plants which need warmer climate zones than the rest of your garden, you can easily create a suitable space for them within your regular garden Just create a shelter with a south facing wall which will become a solar collector, absorbing warmth in the day and releasing it at night, thus providing your specimen plants with the perfect environment
 
 It is obvious that plants require water to grow It's also important to know the amount of water that particular plants actually need Overwatering or under-watering a plant can severely damage its growth and health Overwatering can result in root rot, where the water-filled environment encourages the growth of microbes that eat away at the roots Under-watering a plant can make it's leaves dry and brittle
 
 A good idea when gardening is to keep a record of progress If it is a journal form or photographic form of recording the progress of the garden is helpful for the years to come Recording which types of plants work well, which did not work or what types of soil can help future gardens start without any trial and error of previous years
 
 Use mulch to add nutrients to your soil Mulch is a much better way to amend your soil than fertilizers because it comes from natural ingredients in your garden Commercial fertilizers may contain undesirable chemicals In addition, mulch is free All you need to do is compost your clippings and yard waste in a compost bin Before long, you will have enough mulch for your entire garden
 
 Don't assume that insects are to blame for all plants ailments There are many things that can affect the health of a plant The PH of the water you are using, the location of the plant under shade vs direct sun, the amount of soil in the pot and several other reasons can be a determining factor
 
 Key to any garden activity is using the right tools While having a shovel is essential, so are other tools that work best with your garden size For smaller gardens, short handled tools work best, for larger gardens longer handled hoes and spades work better Make sure you keep a sharp edge on your tools for easier work
 
 Think about asking friends or family for cuttings from their existing plants Many plants will grow from cuttings so that you do not have to purchase a whole plant yourself It takes only minutes to learn online which part of the plant you should cut off to replant, and using cuttings can save you hundreds of dollars in landscaping and gardening costs
 
 Brighten up your winter garden with trees that have interesting bark A winter garden can tend to look bare and drab, especially if you live in a very cold climate Three good choices are a paperbark maple, silver birch or scarlet willow This will make a quite noticeable difference to the look of your garden
 
 Now that  https//filesfm/f/4vv6x3ybxm  have an idea on where to start crafting your own organic gardening techniques are you ready to start experimenting Are you ready to apply what you read to your garden Can you help your garden grow properly If you can, then have fun If not, make sure to review the tips again