Organic gardening techniques appropriate

Gardening techniques can be classified into two categories viz., organic and intensive gardening techniques. Actually there are many different ways in which gardening techniques can be classified; however, the above classification takes place on the criterion of space utilization and the 'green' techniques being used. Thus, it would also help us demarcate the distinguishing features (including advantages and disadvantages) of intensive and organic gardening.
The basic idea or concept of organic gardening is the promotion of natural diversity and enhancement of biological cycles. Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides are not used in organic gardening techniques.
The different concepts related to organic gardening can be better understood with the help of the points given below.
* The plants to be chosen for growing in a particular soil should be well-suited and must have tolerance to droughts. Hardy plants are capable of surviving in the long run.
* Instead of increasing the expenses by purchasing chemical pesticides, one should opt for disease-resistant species.
* In organic gardening, it is recommended, not to till the soil deep. It removes the beneficial organisms from soil.
* Fertilizers to be used for enriching the soil, need to be prepared from leaves of vegetables, garden plants and kitchen waste.
* To carry out mulching, one should avoid using polythene sheets. Roots of shrubs and shredded barks can provide a good cover against heat, which in turn prevents evaporation of water.
* Apart from the compost made with leaves of fruits and vegetables and other garden plants, organic materials such as pine needles and peat moss can be used to improve the texture of soil.
* To make use of worm composting is another way of going green. This form of compost is prepared with the help of earthworms.
* Earthworms and other kinds of worms like red wigglers, white worms, etc. are fed with organic matter such as leaves, kitchen waste and other such materials. These materials are processed by worms in order to produce vermicast.
* Vermicast is a rich organic fertilizer and which nourishes the plants without causing any kind of side effects.