A big mistake for first-time gardeners is starting too large. The allure of growing bountiful crops and beautiful blooms causes beginners to make lofty garden plans that end up being too much to maintain. The best advice is to start small and add to your garden as your confidence builds.
Raised Beds – A Perfect Solution for Beginners
For the novice gardener, installing a raised bed in which to plant vegetables or flowers is a much easier approach than tilling the ground. Any bottomless box will suffice for a raised bed. You can obtain ready-made raised beds from stores that specialize in gardening supplies or internet sources. If you are handy, you can save money by building one yourself, just be sure to build your garden box from untreated lumber. Treated lumber can leach unwanted chemicals into the soil.
A four by four foot box is a good size for beginning gardeners. The depth of your box should be at least eight inches. The size of the garden box should be large enough to allow plants to grow, but small enough to .......read more
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