Organically grown fruits and vegetables have been proven to be superior to those that are grown with the help of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Hence, more and more people are eating organic food because of their superior health benefits. Organic gardening is also a practice that is resorted to by most gardeners. An organic garden is easy to grow and maintain but you need to follow some guidelines since there are certain factors that affect organic planting in terms of soil, plant protection and the plants themselves. There are of course some variations in the requirements of each garden but these are usually minor and of no consequence.The first thing that you have to consider in your organic garden is the soil. It is the primary source of nutrients for the plants and acts as the support for them. Organic gardening requires that the soil is free from any chemical. If artificial fertilizers and chemical pest control has been applied previously, it may be years before all traces of them are removed. To be sure, have your soil tested in a laboratory. If you can, you should use virgin soil since it is the kind that is most ideal for
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Tags: Harmful Chemicals, Natural Fertilizers, Superior Health
Many of us worry about the state of our family's health. With the increase in allergies in children it is even more important to seek natural and organic ways to clean and refresh our homes. Nature - in the form of plants - has provided incredible gifts and tools to do just that.Most people don't link container gardens and organic living - simply because the organic industry marketed towards organic cosmetics or food. On A small scale - container plants and flowers can enhance our home environments without the toxic chemicals and airborne particles which could irritate our throats and respiratory systems.Container Plants are useful additions to the home - in the following ways:1. Particular container plants have been scientifically proven to absorb radiation emitted by electrical devices such as TV's, PC's and laptops. This reduces the amount of radiation absorbed by you or your family.2. Some container plants and flowers are naturally scented - jasmine being one of my favorites. So instead of reaching for the sprays or scented candles (some are made of man-made chemicals) get some or a collection of naturally scented plants and flowers around the home.3. Plants have been scientifically proven to have a calming