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    9 Essential Practices for Organic and Sustainable Gardeners

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    Post by Lobo Sun 21 Jun 2015, 3:55 pm

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    [*]Work compost into soil to increase soil’s ability to retain water and nutrients. Compost also supports beneficial soil microbes that help spur healthy plant growth.

    [*]Avoid planting large blocks of the same crop, which offers an easy target for pests.

    [*]Protect soil from compaction with wide rows or raised planting beds. Permanent footpaths also prevent soil compaction.

    [*]Inspect plants daily to catch pest and disease attacks before they become major problems.

    [*]Research pest and disease problems to learn all control options.

    [*]Choose synthetic chemicals for pest control only when all other methods fail. Select a target-specific chemical (which targets a specific insect) instead of a broad-spectrum one (which targets many different types of insects).

    [*]Hang birdhouses and add a birdbath to attract insect-eating birds to your garden, but be ready to share some fruit with them, too. (Or, don’t do this one.)

    [*]Let leafy crops, such as broccoli or greens, flower at the end of their season to provide nectar for beneficial insects.

    [*]Mulch planting beds to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.

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