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10 September 2012

Practical Gardening Tips To Grow Your Plants Healthy

By Chloe Gib


The use of harmful chemicals in gardening in Colorado Springs is one of the leading causes of diseases that one gets from eating vegetables and fruits. Fruits and vegetables are supposed to nourish the body and not harm them. It is the kids who are most prone to the harmful effects of these chemicals.

Insect removal using these chemicals is also being utilized in Colorado Springs landscaping. This kind of pests attack trees and flowering plants, even seedlings. One way to prevent infestation is to plant these trees and flowers during a time where these insects are not aplenty. Grasshoppers are abundant during the summer. So you might want to grow plants not during these times.

Some people find gardening in Colorado a challenge. That is because a single attack of them attracts other insects and pests in neighboring areas. That is why they can grow in number in no times.

They may eventually die. Weeds will eventually invade the area of the plants, so they have a competitor in the nutrients that they get from the soil. Another problem would be pests and insects. They can suck the life out of your plants.

To avoid having to employ drastic measures, keep your garden always free from these insects and pests. At the onset of pest infection, do something immediately. One of the best methods of driving them off away from the plants is through the use of water. Bring out a water hose and spray water on the affected area.

Continue to do this every day until the infection is controlled. You are not only controlling the infestation but you are able to water the plants at the same time. Weed out unwanted grass within the area. Read books and information online on how to control infestation without the use of harmful chemicals.

They are very young and delicate so it is just understandable that their young bodies cannot withstand the scorching heat of the sun. Cover them with plastic or a net. This will strain the harmful rays of the sun that weakens the seedlings.

There are chemical components in pesticide and herbicides used in gardening in Colorado Springs that do not get removed from cooking and washing. This means that a chemical property is not destroyed even if expose to intense heat of cooking. When this is ingested into the body, the effect is harmful. You could suffer from vomiting, nausea and fever. When this is experienced, it is advisable to see a doctor right away.




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