A small garden can be a great accent for your home whether its just for looks or consumption. You would think that all it takes is just some digging and routine watering. There is much more that goes into creating a successful garden and here are our top 5 tips for gardening beginners.
#1 Know Your Plant Hardiness Zone
First and foremost, you need to be aware of your plant hardiness zones. Click here for the link to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
#2 Pick the Right Soil
- Clay soil
- Known to be the worst soil anyone an have for their garden, the clay soil has a tendency to stick together and have a cement like texture when it is wet.
- Sandy soil
- This soil is the exact opposite of clay soil. It has a very light and loose feel which makes water drain too easily.
- Laomay soil
- This soil is the best choice for growing a vegetable garden. It has everything a garden will need from sand, to clay, to holding the right amount of moisture.
