Take care of the earth, and she will take care of you.
At Bath Garden Center, we are committed to making the world more beautiful, naturally. Let us help you start an organic regimen for your yard and garden.
When you chose to garden organically, you think of plants as part of a whole system within nature that starts in the soil and includes the water supply, people, wildlife and insects. An organic gardener works in harmony with natural systems and continually replenishes any resource the garden consumes.
Amend the soil with compost
Organic gardening begins in the soil. The first step in reducing the need for synthetic chemicals is building soil that is teeming with organic matter and bacteria. Regularly add organic matter (compost) to the soil. Compost is a soil conditioner, mulch and fertilizer all in one. It feeds the soil microorganisms that help plants stay healthy, adds nutrients to the soil, and helps clay soil drain better.
Everyone has access to the raw ingredients of organic matter - your lawn, garden and kitchen produce them every day. Decaying plant material, falling leaves and vegetable scraps are the building blocks of compost.
No organic garden is complete without a compost pile. Starting a compost pile will keep organic matter out of landfills where bacteria necessary to break it down are not present. You'll be amazed by what you can compost - oatmeal, ice cream, even old leather wallets.
If you do nothing else, amend your soil with organic compost.
Choose appropriate plants
The next step in organic gardening is choosing plants suited for the Front Range. Plants adapted or native to the climate are better able to grow without a lot of attention. When you choose plants not adapted to the region, you will have to boost the plant's natural defenses to keep it healthy and productive.
Use organic pesticides
Sometimes you have to accept an occasional pest in the garden. Before you consider reaching for a pesticide, make certain there is a problem. Ladybugs, parasitic wasps and other helpful bugs keep your garden pest-free. When you need to use pest control, use insecticidal soap, or products containing neem, pyrethrins, or Bt. These ingredients will not disrupt the natural cycle happening in your backyard.
Amend the soil with compost
Organic gardening begins in the soil. The first step in reducing the need for synthetic chemicals is building soil that is teeming with organic matter and bacteria. Regularly add organic matter (compost) to the soil. Compost is a soil conditioner, mulch and fertilizer all in one. It feeds the soil microorganisms that help plants stay healthy, adds nutrients to the soil, and helps clay soil drain better.
Everyone has access to the raw ingredients of organic matter - your lawn, garden and kitchen produce them every day. Decaying plant material, falling leaves and vegetable scraps are the building blocks of compost.
No organic garden is complete without a compost pile. Starting a compost pile will keep organic matter out of landfills where bacteria necessary to break it down are not present. You'll be amazed by what you can compost - oatmeal, ice cream, even old leather wallets.
If you do nothing else, amend your soil with organic compost.
Choose appropriate plants
The next step in organic gardening is choosing plants suited for the Front Range. Plants adapted or native to the climate are better able to grow without a lot of attention. When you choose plants not adapted to the region, you will have to boost the plant's natural defenses to keep it healthy and productive.
Use organic pesticides
Sometimes you have to accept an occasional pest in the garden. Before you consider reaching for a pesticide, make certain there is a problem. Ladybugs, parasitic wasps and other helpful bugs keep your garden pest-free. When you need to use pest control, use insecticidal soap, or products containing neem, pyrethrins, or Bt. These ingredients will not disrupt the natural cycle happening in your backyard.