The stress of modern life can be eased considerably through the simple pleasure of maintaining and enjoying a garden. Like any successful venture, though, the key to success is diligent garden maintenance.
Know the insects.
First thing to consider is that not all insects are harmful to your crops. You don’t have to be an entomologist in order to grow vegetables but a basic understanding of garden friend or foe is very helpful. The ground beetle, for example, simply loves eating slugs and the ladybird will happy gobble up the tiny but terrible greenfly.
Attract animals.
Next, you might want to attract some larger animals to your garden. Blackbirds, starlings and song thrush will all help keep insects, slugs and snails under control. If your garden in big enough then why not consider a pond since the frogs will eat the slugs and snails. As well as providing natural and organic pest control there is an obvious beauty to be enjoyed in a garden that teams with wildlife with all its colour, sounds and activity.
Protect the crops.
Grapes haven’t always been the most obvious crop to grow in the UK but in recent years it has become easier. It’s not possible to guarantee the sunshine in Great Britain but provided the soil conditions are right and the vines are properly supported then a plentiful harvest can be achieved. The mealybug and the pigeon can cause devastation to a grape crop and so cover the vines with organic horticultural mesh or fleece and welcome the ladybird into your garden.
Pest control doesn’t have to involve chemicals. There are many organic techniques that can maintain the natural balance of your garden and produce home grown crops for you to enjoy.
Sources:
10 Insects You Want Around Plants, RodalesOrganicLife.com
How to create a wildlife-friendly garden, Crocus.co.uk
First thing to consider is that not all insects are harmful to your crops. You don’t have to be an entomologist in order to grow vegetables but a basic understanding of garden friend or foe is very helpful. The ground beetle, for example, simply loves eating slugs and the ladybird will happy gobble up the tiny but terrible greenfly.
Attract animals.
Next, you might want to attract some larger animals to your garden. Blackbirds, starlings and song thrush will all help keep insects, slugs and snails under control. If your garden in big enough then why not consider a pond since the frogs will eat the slugs and snails. As well as providing natural and organic pest control there is an obvious beauty to be enjoyed in a garden that teams with wildlife with all its colour, sounds and activity.
Protect the crops.
Grapes haven’t always been the most obvious crop to grow in the UK but in recent years it has become easier. It’s not possible to guarantee the sunshine in Great Britain but provided the soil conditions are right and the vines are properly supported then a plentiful harvest can be achieved. The mealybug and the pigeon can cause devastation to a grape crop and so cover the vines with organic horticultural mesh or fleece and welcome the ladybird into your garden.
Pest control doesn’t have to involve chemicals. There are many organic techniques that can maintain the natural balance of your garden and produce home grown crops for you to enjoy.
Sources:
10 Insects You Want Around Plants, RodalesOrganicLife.com
How to create a wildlife-friendly garden, Crocus.co.uk