I’m a pro gardener – three things you should know before you start including a tip to save you from ‘heartache’
A GARDENER shared her tips for beginners who want to tackle their yards this season.
She said although gardening involves constant learning, it’s important to have a good foundation before you hit the ground running.
Sarah (@growinghomeandgarden) is a Minnesota-based homemaking and gardening expert who started her own blog to inspire those who want to see their environments flourish.
With more than 10 years under her belt, she shared her top three tips for beginners.
SUNLIGHT
Her first piece of advice was to think about where the sun shines.
“Sunlight is everything,” she said in the video.
“Growing in a full-sun location will save you so much heartache and help give your plants the energy they need for a great harvest.”
As for what exactly “full sun” means, she said your plant should be in direct light for at least six hours a day.
FROST DATES
Besides knowing where and when your plants will stay warm, it’s important to know about the year’s colder days as well.
“Look up your last frost date. This is the estimated day for your location that you can plant without a freeze killing your tender young plants.”
This is especially important if you’re planning on growing veggies, as Sarah said most vegetable garden plants can’t withstand much of a frost.
SEEDLINGS OVER SEEDS
Although your instinct may tell you to plant seeds, Sarah said it will be helpful to start with seedlings instead.
“Don’t feel bad about giving yourself a head start by planting seedlings instead of seeds.
“Growing from seeds can be tricky, so skipping that phase when you’re a beginner and using seedlings can help you get a great harvest, even your first year.”
Viewers were thankful for the tips.
“I tried seeds but… I’m no good lol. I’m excited to see these seedlings grow,” one person wrote.
“YES! I got to get that sun,” added another.