Perhaps you were bitten by the gardening bug during the first few months of the pandemic. You may have sprinkled some lettuce seeds in a window box, bought some tomato plants for the sunny patch in the back yard or potted up all sorts of colorful annuals to brighten up your deck. You’re even watching some fall-planted bulbs emerge from…
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Planting roses in containers with Organic Mechanics
Preparing Your Garden Bed for Planting
March is the month to build the best foundation possible for your garden as you enter the busy growing season. We at Organic Mechanics know that attention to the garden bed is fundamental to a productive garden. Whether you’re growing veggies or ornamental plants, beautiful blooms and bountiful harvests result from what those plants are growing in. We have rounded…
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Consider These Before Starting Seeds Indoors
My mind turns to starting seeds whenever the first week of February rolls around. When it does, I always have two simultaneous yet contrasting thoughts: Meh, it’s too early to start seeds, and OMG, I’m not prepared! What do I do with these conflicting thoughts? I take a few moments to consider the “before” of my annual seed-starting ritual. From…
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An Interview with Jay Archer from Green Jay Landscaping
Green Jay Landscaping is an environmentally-conscious landscaping company founded by Jay Archer and based out of Rye, NY. Green Jay has undertaken the laborious task of “turning landscapes into ecological models. They encourage children to grow up fearlessly embracing nature and admiring butterflies in the pollinator garden.” Not only is Green Jay ecologically-conscious, but they are also huge fans of…
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How to Fertilize your Organic Garden
If you find yourself getting just a bit confused about how to fertilize your organic garden, you’re in the right place. Container plants, veggie gardens, and annual flowers all need food and there are different fertilizers and applications for each. We’re nearing the last chance to fertilize many summer edibles before your last harvest, or your annual flowers for a…
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