There is no one right way to garden, everyone\u2019s resources differ and everyone\u2019s approach will also differ.\u00a0 That being said, there are some practices that will tend to yield better results, and there are some that should be avoided.\u00a0 This is a list 3 things that people commonly do in their garden that you should not be doing in yours, and why.<\/p>\n
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Tilling <\/strong><\/p>\n Tilling hard, or weed-covered ground to get it ready for row planting is a common practice.\u00a0 But it can be counterproductive to the reasons why most people chose to do it.\u00a0 First, it can destroy soil structure and kill beneficial organisms.\u00a0 This can lead to the soil becoming more compact over time.\u00a0 The other reason many chose to till is to clean weeds, but tilling can result in bringing weed seeds to the surface.\u00a0 It would be better to save the money, time, and energy building raised beds that will never become compacted, and won\u2019t have a seed store of weeds in them.<\/p>\n Comfrey Tea<\/strong><\/p>\n Many people wanting to grow organically have turned to comfrey as an\u00a0alternative, and for good reason. But while comfrey tea boasts many beneficial properties, it can take time an energy to make and can be a bit overrated. It smells like hog manure at best, I\u2019m not exaggerating.\u00a0 It takes weeks to get and space to store and \u201cbrew\u201d.\u00a0 The same advantages and more can be had by simply cutting your comfrey leaves and mulching with them.\u00a0 In fact, the tea doesn\u2019t even provide mulch, which will in time become food for beneficial organisms and become plant available on a similar timeline to making \u201ctea\u201d from the leaves.<\/p>\n Using Synthetic Fertilizers<\/strong><\/p>\n Most of the people who chose to use synthetic fertilizers do so because they are cheaper than store bought organic fertilizers.\u00a0 But a better approach would be to help strengthen the natural food web in your garden by supplying natural (and often free) food for beneficial organism.\u00a0 You can do this by using green manure, comfrey, coffee grounds, wood chips, grass clippings, egg shells, and homemade compost.\u00a0 Consider testing your soil as well, it might be more nutrient rich than you think.\u00a0 Avoiding synthetic chemicals in your garden is healthier for the food web, your plants, and therefore you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your garden is yours, you can do what you want in it.\u00a0 But replacing these practices with the suggested alternatives will get you more enjoyment and more food out of your garden with less hassle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There is no one right way to garden, everyone\u2019s resources differ and everyone\u2019s approach will also differ.\u00a0 That being said, there are some practices that will tend to yield better results, and there are some that should be avoided.\u00a0 This is a list 3 things that people commonly do in their garden that you should<\/p>\nNatural Healing Techniques Doctors Don\u2019t Want You to Know\u2026<\/a><\/h2>\n
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