Gardening is an exciting adventure, especially if you are new to it. However, being new to it may cause you to make inevitable mistakes that every gardener makes when starting.

For this reason, we have highlighted some tips to follow when starting. These tips will allow you to understand gardening basics, what you should and should not do, and how to build your skills.

1. Start small

It is easy to get carried away with excitement, and you might want to plant so many things at once. It is better to start small as a beginner by growing one or two crops and expanding with time. Starting big may become overwhelming, so avoid that stress.

2. Plan the structure of your garden

Sitting and organizing your landscape is an excellent place to start. Jumping on a piece of land without planning ahead of time can result in a disaster. Knowing where you want to grow specific plants and how you want to do it will help you plan the structure of your garden. It will also help you plan your plant’s color scheme and overall organization.

3. Consider the timing 

There are seasons and times for every plant. One thing to keep in mind is that seasons significantly affect the growth and development of plants. Carry out your research to know the proper timing of plants in your country. Only plant when it is the right and safe time.

4. Water your plants often

Just like humans, your plants need water. Watering and knowing how to water your plant is the bridge between their death and growth. The bottom line is that if you don’t water your plants regularly, they will wither.

5. Your plants need light; pay attention to it

When starting a garden, ensure you know how much sunlight the plant needs. Plants need a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight each day. When planting veggies, ensure they get at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight.

6. Use the right gardening gears

You should have specific equipment whether you are gardening on a large or small scale. The essential tools like a glove, gardening fork, spade, watering can, and gardening scissors are some of the things you need to get started with gardening. Without these tools, you are not ready to start gardening.

7. Control the weeds

The best way to weed is by hoeing or weeding with your hands. It is advisable to remove weeds as soon as possible to prevent their seeds from spreading in the soil.

8. Get a garden journal

Keeping a journal of your garden and gardening process is beneficial to your garden’s success. A garden notebook allows you to keep track of everything you’ve done in your garden, as well as when it’s time to harvest. Keeping this notebook will be valuable in later years since it will show you what you need to improve on.