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Beginner Tips for Starting a Garden
Have you ever decided to grow a garden, then started and got super overwhelmed? Don’t worry – you’re not the only one. Promise! Stay tuned for the best tips for beginning gardeners.
Beginner Tips for Starting a Garden
Growing a garden always seems like an easy task, right? Then you get started, get overwhelmed and give up with the hopes “try again next year.” Sound familiar? Don’t worry – we’ve got five quick and easy tips for beginners to successfully start a garden.
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1. Start Small and Manageable
- Keeping your beginner garden small and manageable will ensure that you have the time and energy to tend to your garden
- This includes: planting, watering, tending to weeds, harvesting, etc.
- Starting small also helps with the fear of growing a garden next year
2. Grow your Favorite Foods
- This one is pretty simple, don’t grow foods that you’re not going to eat. If you don’t like tomatoes, don’t grow tomatoes.
- By growing foods that you enjoy, you’ll be able to reap a greater reward by harvesting those foods and being able to serve them to your family and friends.
3. Buy Veggie Starts
- The idea of starting your own plants from scratch may seem appealing, but trust us – buy starts and save yourself the time and energy.
- For a beginner, this is the easier and more practical option.
- AND you can always save the seeds from your crop to plant next year
4. Pay Attention to Location and Planting Dates
- Before you prepare a spot for your garden, make sure that it is a practical area for said garden.
- You’ll also want to pay attention to the proper dates and when to plant each variety of plant to ensure the best results
5. Spend Time in your Garden Everyday
- Even if it is just 10-15 minutes, spend time in your garden every single day.
- Whether you are maintaining weeds, checking for crops or just giving your garden a quick run through, spend time in your garden to make sure everything is okay.
Even though growing your first garden – or your first after a couple of tries – following these simple five tips will help you at any level, but especially at the beginning level. We can’t wait to see your first crop!
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