Growing Healthy: Organic Gardening Tips and Advice

You might think your neighbor has a secret formula for a perfect garden, but there's no mystery—just basic rules. Learn them here and plant your own beautiful garden.

Choose High-Yield, Resilient Plant Varieties

Disease-resistant or cold-tolerant hybrids often produce higher yields than traditional varieties.

Ensure Adequate CO2 for Optimal Growth

Tip: High CO2 levels create an ideal growing environment. A greenhouse can maintain these levels.

Healthy Soil Is Your First Line of Defense

Healthy soil leads to healthy plants with strength to deflect insects and diseases. Start with high-quality, low-chemical soil to avoid salt accumulation.

Watch for Stink Bugs in Fall

Tip: Stink bugs inhabit tomatoes, beans, peppers, and fruits. Monitor closely in autumn.

Cover Walls and Fences with Climbers

Climbing plants like clematis, wisteria, climbing roses, and honeysuckle hide ugly structures in one season. They grow through trees and shrubs or can be trained on arbors. Some need support; others attach with tendrils.

Plant Bulbs for Years of Flowers

Tip: Bulbs are simple to grow, hardy, and return yearly. Plant them for beautiful warm-season blooms.

The advice here is easy to follow. Apply what you've learned, observe plant responses, try new strategies when something fails, and be patient—soon your garden will make the neighborhood jealous.