Gardening is a great hobby to take up; it gets you outside, burning calories, and produces rewarding results that gives you a satisfaction that you are eating everything pure. Whether you’re looking to grow some delicious produce or beautiful flowers, these 6 gardening tips for beginners will get you started off on the right foot!
1. Plant vegetables in clear site
Clear site
Plant vegetables nearby so that you water them. And they will be nearby whenever you need them for plucking or for cooking and you’ll spend more time taking care of them.
2. Follow the sun
Follow the sun
Misjudging sunlight is a common pitfall when you’re first learning to garden. Pay attention to how sunlight plays through your yard before choosing a spot for your garden.
3. Start with great soil
Start with great soil
When starting a garden, one of the top pieces of advice is to invest in soil that is nutrient-rich and well-drained.
4. Choose the right plants
Right plants
It’s important to select plants that match your growing conditions. This means putting sun-loving plants into a sunny spot, choosing heat-tolerant plants in warm climates, and giving ground-gobbling vines like pumpkins and melons ample elbow room (or a trellis to climb). Do your homework and pick varieties that will grow well where you live and in the space you have.
5. Trim and Prune
Trim and prune
Trimming and pruning your plants allows for increased air circulation and fewer leaves for your to spill water on. Pruning removes dead and dying branches and stubs, allowing room for new growth and protecting your property and passerby from damage. It also deters pest and animal infestation and promotes the plant’s natural shape and healthy growth
6. Eat your plants as soon as they’re ready
Eat the vegetables
Most plants aren’t year-round producers or even months-long producers. They show up happy and delicious for a short period and then move on to flowering.