On this page we have gathered a few tips and tricks relating to all areas of Organic Gardening. Most of them are easy little things that you can do without having to buy a bunch of things or even spend a lot of time on it. Also see our Seasonal Planting Tips! To repel those nasty bugs that like to eat tender hosta shoots, bury a fabric softner sheet by the roots of each plant. To keep pests off the leaves of plants, put two tablespoons of dish washing soap in a spray bottle andd fill up with water. Spray the leaves of the plants with the soapy mixture. This also works to kill fleas on plants. To help with soil quality and to repel insects, plant winter rye throughout the garden after harvesting or after flowers are gone. The winter rye is tough and will grow until major snows. In the spring, till the rye plants into the soil. Sprinkle powdered bone meal around your garden to keep rabbits out.

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