Suburban Ecology » Organic horticulture http://suburbanecology.com Trying To Live Green In The Suburbs Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:45:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 5 Simple and Easy Ways to Organic Gardening http://suburbanecology.com/5-simple-and-easy-ways-to-organic-gardening_188 http://suburbanecology.com/5-simple-and-easy-ways-to-organic-gardening_188#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:00:38 +0000 cathi http://suburbanecology.com/?p=188 So you want to go organic!

Organic gardening does not just mean no chemicals, fungicides, insecticides, or herbicides, it means creating a natural balance in our gardens. Organic gardening starts with soil and that means recycling; recycling plants, weeds, flowers, vegetables, kitchen waste, newspapers and anything else that will break down into compost. Compost is the heart of organic gardening. What goes into the soil comes out as beautiful vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees. Building and maintaining soil quality is the basis for successful organic gardening.

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Compared to conventional gardening, going organic will bring you more responsibilities like effectively creating, managing and utilizing compost and effective water management.

Some of the tools for organic gardening have a long and storied history while others are technologically advanced wonders of modern science. Unfortunately the plethora of choices can easily overwhelm neophytes and experts alike.

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Water gardens have recently become very popular and become an integral part of the scenery in American suburbia. They are one of the most refreshing benefits a homeowner can have. The various animals that flutter or swim through the ponds and the charming lilies dotted across the pond surface are enchanting.

Water Gardening Basics

Designs are limitless for the water garden and the planting options are numerous. This type of garden is for keeps as it helps fix our rather imbalanced ecosystem, but to also paint the town light blue and green with its refreshing allure.

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Why not introduce them to the world of gardening? From preparing the soil, planting seeds, selecting the plants and finally watching them grow it is entertaining and educational for children because their curiosity is piqued and the wonders of nature revealed.

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