Creating A Healthy Garden With No Dig Organic Gardening

The whole concept of no dig organic gardening is to leave the soil alone, using the mulch that accumulates on it, breaks down and enrich it over time, creating a healthier garden. Leaving the soil intact will allow the development of the small, continuous ecosystem of worms and microorganisms that are necessary to produce healthy plants.

It does not matter the type of soil you are using for your plants. This is, because you do not grow plants in the garden soil, but create raised beds for your plants by placing layers of mulch and other organic materials.

Content of the mulch, in a layer 2-6 inches deep, includes organic compost, manure and leaf mold. The result is a very rich environment for worms, insects and microbes working through the mixture to create a natural biosphere.

As the balance of this small ecological system is more natural than many other types of gardens, advocates for a no dig system argue, that their gardens are more free from pests and plant diseases. As these organic materials decompose, they essentially create compost on site, while creating nutrients for your plants.

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Indoor Gardening With Garden Pots

After making a decision to use containers, you need to decide on the kinds of garden pots you need to use. There are many types of containers, and some containers have disadvantages and may need extra effort to get the garden you need.

If you choose cheap plastic containers, then you may need to replace them more often, as they deteriorate from exposure to the elements, especially the sun. Alternatively, terracotta pots are great, but as they are porous, they will dry out more quickly and therefore your growing plants will require extra watering.

Another option are wooden pots, they look rather rustic and decorative, but they are susceptible to rot, and may not be used for more than a season or two. Many of the chemicals used to treat wood may harm your plants, so it may not be a good idea to use pots made of treated wood.

There are pots made with redwood and cedar, however, they hold good resistance against rot, and therefore you may look at using these type of pots for longer periods of time.

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Inviting Bats With Bat Houses

A bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in one hour, so if you enjoy being outdoors, and always invite people over for barbecues, you might need a few bats, so you do not have to deal with mosquito bites.

There are other pests, that will also be eaten by bats, saving you money on eradication services and keeping chemicals out of your garden. For example, if you have insects in your garden, then bats can catch them before they attack your garden or outdoor installations. You do not need to worry about these pests coming into your home, if there are plenty of hungry bats nearby.

Knowing the benefits of keeping bat houses in your yard, now you will need to know how to build these structures. One option, is to locate organizations with free plans for bat houses online.

One organization is the Bat Conservation International, a nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas, where you will find many facts and tips for bat houses. This organization owns the Bracken Cave in Texas, a summer home for more than 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats.

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