There may be a virtue in learning from your own mistakes, but wouldn’t it be better if you could learn ahead of time from the mistakes of others? In this quick tour through the most common new gardener mistakes, you can learn ahead of time what not to do. Maybe through this, you will save yourself time, money, and heartache.
1. Overwatering is surprisingly one of the top reasons that plants in a newbie’s garden die. Study up on what your plants in particular need, and don’t just water different kinds all at the same rate just because it’s easier.
2. Too much or two little sun will easily kill tender plants. When your plants are seedlings or just naturally fragile, make sure they have the proper amount of sunlight for their type. If necessary, you might need to purchase a small shade tent for your more tender plants, especially for some of the hot summer months.
3. A common mistake is not realizing that plants grow, as strange as that might sound. Your plants will grow to full maturity in time, and you have to give them enough room to grow. Don’t crowd your plants from the start and give them adequate room for expansion.
4. Trying to grow plants which are not amenable to your climate zone is a recipe for failure. I would recommend getting yourself a gardening book specifically on your climate zone so that you can have all the tips for specific plants and soils in your region. It will instruct you on the growing season and what plants grow optimally in the area.
5. The final mistake is so simple. You simply must examine carefully the plants that you are bringing into your garden as seedlings. If you transplant a diseased or insect-ridden plant into your garden, you could spread these menaces to your entire garden, potentially ruining everything. Take a close look at what you introduce and remove all bugs and diseased areas before replanting.
You’ll learn many things on your own while gardening, but I hope this little guide has helped you to avoid some costly but common gardening mistakes. Happy gardening!
