Gardening for Beginners: A Guide to Getting Started
If you’re thinking about getting into gardening and need help getting started, you’ve come to the right place.
This practical guide to gardening for beginners will show you what to look out for and what you need to know before you get started.
After all, every gardener, in addition to having the right garden items, also needs to answer some basic questions.
So let’s get started right away!
Is gardening for everyone?
Have you thought about growing your own plants in the past but something put you off?
You may still be wondering if gardening is for you.
But the truth is that:
You don’t need to know everything about gardening to get started.
You can simply start to discover her world step by step.
The most important thing is to love what we do.
Gardening knowledge comes with time anyway.
Decide what you want to plant and where
Every beginner gardener must first answer two questions:
“What do I want to plant?”
“Where shall I plant?”
Let’s start with the first question.
Think about what you want to plant.
Are you interested in colorful flowers, such as the beautiful dahlia, that will beautify your space?
Or would a vegetable garden be more to your liking?
That is, to plant mainly vegetables and vegetables, so that you can also try them on your dishes?
Gardening has many faces, so think about what you want to plant.
We will tell you more about choosing your plants later in the article.
And we continue with the second question.
Where will you plant, that is, in what place.
Do you have space to make your own garden?
Are you mainly interested in balcony gardening, with various pots?
Think about where you want or can have your plants.
After all, gardening at home is something you can do on the balcony beyond your garden.
Choose the right place for your plants
Just as you didn’t choose a house by chance, you should do the same for your plants.
And to be more specific:
Pay attention to the sun: A “mistake” that novice gardeners often make is that they do not pay attention to the sun.
So you need to choose a spot where the sun sees it, as your plants will need its light.
Place your plants where you can see them: This is especially important for home gardeners.
One of the pitfalls of beginner gardening is choosing a spot that is not easily accessible.
This creates the risk of not taking care of your plants as much as you should and not seeing their condition.
Stay close to water sources: Think about how easily you will be able to water your plants in the location you choose.
For example, see if you could reach the watering hose so you don’t have to carry water every time.
Consider if in the place where animals or children play: If you put your plants in a place where children or animals play, then prepare for possible damage.
If possible, try to choose places that will remain “visitor safe” to keep your plants protected.
So after finding the ideal place, it’s time to find the ideal plants.
Choose the right plants
The zones essentially show the lowest temperatures at which various things can grow.
For example, if a plant is <<hardy to zone 5>> and you are in zone 6, then the plant can grow in your area.
The zones, however, should help you in choosing plants and not be the only criterion.
The reason is because it does not include other factors such as soil moisture, summer temperature, etc.
Extra tip! Some plants are easier to care for than others. So you can find which are the best plants for beginners and choose accordingly.
Choose fertilizer
Another important part of gardening for beginners is choosing the right fertilizers.
So don’t rush to choose a fertilizer!
See what nutrients it contains, if it is suitable for your plants and if it meets your purpose.
If the above confused you, don’t worry.
You can learn everything you need to know in our article on plant fertilizers.
Choose the right soil
A common question that beginners ask is, “What soil should I put in my garden?”
So it is not enough to put any soil in your flower bed or pot.
For example:
Some plants need well-drained soil and grow best in soil with a specific pH.
Never ignore the information on the package of each soil and before you see, see what conditions are ideal for your plants.
Get the necessary gardening tools
Gardening and tools go hand in hand.
What will you get for sure?
Start by choosing gloves, as gardening is a manual occupation.
Some common garden tools that can be:
A chisel, a spade and a small rake.
The needs for your tools, of course, differ from the extent of the planting area.
Gardening in pots obviously has different options than a larger garden.
For larger areas, larger tools may be used.
Take care of your plants
Once you have decided what to plant and in which area and get the necessary supplies, the care process begins.
And what is the most important thing to care for your plants?
But of course watering.
But be careful! You should not overdo it and constantly water your plants.
Over watering is just as bad as leaving it thirsty.
Also pay attention to the site of the first watering.
If the soil is quite moist, you may not need to add extra water.
Know the watering needs of your plants and give them the necessary water without exaggeration.
In addition to watering, you may be getting rid of various weeds or weeds and dealing with potential enemies and diseases of your plants.
By enemies, we mainly mean some insects.
Final thoughts
The most important thing is to decide what you want and can plant and find the right space.
Either your own garden, or you want to be a gardener at home and have your plants on the balcony, the process we have seen does not change.
If you’re having trouble deciding what’s right for you, you can also consult other gardeners or professionals to get ideas.
So these were some introductory ‘gardening lessons us’ so you know what to start with to get you started.
We hope you found our guide to gardening for beginners helpful!
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