Beginning Gardening Tips for New Gardeners
Gardening may be an intimidating challenge to beginners. Taking a little extra time to learn can help you prevent many of the little things that can go wrong. It is possible to have the garden you've always wanted and never thought possible if you can follow a few step by step instructions. These tips will help you achieve the garden you never thought you'd be able to have on your own.
Many beginners gravitate towards flower gardens because they are so beautiful and fragrant. With so many choices for flowers in your garden it's wise to look for native flowers in your region to get started.
Be sure you're counting on the amount of sunlight time that different flowers need and plan your garden to accommodate those needs. Perennials are great because they keep flowering year after year at about the same time of the year. This is opposed to annuals which must be planted yearly in order to bloom. But the most important factor to remember when picking your flowers is that you want flowers that reflect your lifestyle, property, and tastes.
The cutest of small creatures can also be the gardeners mortal enemy because it ravenously feeds on their plants. Depending on where you live, you may have to contend with rabbits, deer, raccoons, gophers or other animals. It only takes the efforts of a single determined animal to inflict incredible damage. The best solution to this problem is to build a fence around your garden. This fence need only be waist high to deter most common pests animals. You can also purchase various repellents that will keep away animals.
You can grow plants indoors during the cold months until the ground is more suitable for planting. This is an incredibly safe way to get started with a new garden - any time of year - because the seedlings are so well protected. When you plant them outside and a late frost occurs your seedlings are particularly vulnerable. If you wait an extra month or so, until the ground is completely thawed out, your seedlings have a much better chance of growing up safely.
You have a lot to think about when starting your first garden but don't fixate on the details. When you start small you'll have a sky full of limitless possibilities to work up to. You should also choose plants or flowers that you really like, either to eat or to look at, as this will help motivate you to do the work to keep your garden thriving. These simple tips will help you make the most of your garden today and always.
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