10 Best Gardening Tips for Beginners

Gardening Tips for Beginners

1. Set it up correctly.

Starting a garden is like real estate, it's about location. Place your garden in a part of your yard where you can see it without fail (out of sight, out of mind definitely applies to gardening). That way, you are more likely to spend time in it.

2. Follow the sun.

Misdiagnosis of sunlight is a common risk when you first learn gardening. Before choosing a location for your garden, consider how sunlight plays in your yard. Most edible plants, including many vegetables, herbs, and fruits, need at least 6 hours of sunlight to thrive.

3. Stay close to the water.

One of the best gardening tips you can ever get is to plan your new garden near a water source. Make sure you can run a hose in your garden so you don’t have to pour water every time your plants get thirsty. The best way to tell if plants need watering is to push a finger down an inch into the soil (it is about a knee-deep). If it is dry, it is time to take water.

4. Start with large soils.

When starting a garden, one of the key tips is to invest in nutrient-rich and well-drained soil. If you plan to plant in the ground, mix 3 inches of Miracle-Crow  Purpose Garden soil with 6 to 8 inches of soil to achieve this perfect combination. If you are planting in an elevated bed, use the Miracle-Gro Raised Bed Soil, which is the perfect weight and structure for raising a tall bed.

5. Look at the containers.

When space is premium, look for containers. Many plants can be grown in pots, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit trees, berries, and shrubs. When setting up the garden in containers, use a pot large enough for the plant it will supply, and fill it with the Miracle-Crow moisture control® potting mix. Not only is it especially designed to help plants in pots thrive, but it also helps protect them from over-and under-watering.

6. Choose the right plants.

It is important to choose plants that are suitable for your growing conditions. This means placing plants that like the sun in the sun, choosing plants that can withstand the heat in hot climates, and giving the ground vines, such as pumpkins and melons, ample room for elbows (or a truss to climb). Do your homework and choose varieties that grow well where you live and where you live. To go one step further in success when growing vegetables and herbs, instead of trying to grow from seed, start with vigorous young plants from pony plants.

7. Find your zone.

Knowing your "hardiness zone" will help you choose the best plants. Simply put, it describes the cool place where a plant can grow. The higher the zonal number, the warmer the climate. So a plant is “hard for Zone 4” and if you garden in Zone 5, that plant will survive in your yard. However, if you are in Zone 3, it can be very cold to grow a particular plant. Find your hardiness zone.

8. Learn your frost dates.

Planting in season (or late) can be devastating to your garden. You need to know the last average spring frost date in your area so you do not accidentally expel and destroy the plants in advance. It’s good to know your first average autumn frost date so you can harvest your plants or move them indoors before the late cold damages them. Find the average first and last frost dates for your area.

9. Add a little mulch.

Layer the mulch to a depth of 2 to 3 inches around each plant. This will help reduce weeds by blocking the sun and reduce moisture loss through evaporation, so you should be waterless. For a glossy look, place a layer of Scotts® packed mulch underneath. Or, you can put down straw, shredded leaves, pine straw, or some other locally available material.

10. Feed the plants regularly.

We’ve already talked about the importance of starting with the best soil, but that soil works best in conjunction with the regular boost of high-quality nutrients for your plants. In other words, wonderful soil + excellent plant food = super garden success! Therefore, the one who did the planting After a month, start offering Miracle-Crow ® water-soluble all-purpose plant foods in your garden. Be sure to follow the label instructions.