Tips for the Garden "Newbie"

Gardens are a perfect place to refresh your mind and soul. It can bring you peace and serenity with nature’s entire beauty — flowers, plants, water and wind. There is no doubt that gardens make a home beautiful.

Typically, when people start planting their garden, they start with flowers. In addition, most people will pursue planting roses. The novice gardener doesn’t realize that roses usually take the most time and effort as compared to other flowers. With such an enormous array of flowers to choose from, it is best for the novice to start off with easy care plants and flowers.

Vegetable gardens have become quite popular too. A vegetable garden can bring a sense of pride and accomplishment when you place those fresh vegetables on your dinner table. The list of vegetable plants is endless, therefore when planning your vegetable garden choose the right vegetable for your growing climate. For instance, cool weather crops would be green beans, zucchini and cucumbers.
Many gardeners will consider planting fruits as well. In Canada this could be a tricky option due to harsh weather. However many home owners have proven that it is possible. Consult with the experts from your local gardening nursery to select plants that are most suited to your area.

Herbs are another favourite for the home garden. If you have limited space, you can grow your herbs indoors in a sunny window. The most often used herbs for cooking are basil, thyme, oregano, parsley and cilantro. These herbs are easy to grow too.

Landscaping your yard is another form of gardening. There are different types of grasses and shrubbery to decorate your yard. Decorative rocks, ponds and statues are also included as a form of landscape gardening. Landscaping your yard is not limited to plant life. As with a garden, your lawn and shrubbery need upkeep.

As mentioned earlier, gardening can be fun and educational for the whole family. In addition, what a delight to see the flowers bloom and harvest the vegetables.

However, as with anything else, to be a successful home gardener takes work. Plants need to be weeded and watered. Do not get discouraged if the flowers are not as brilliant as expected or the beans did not do so well. Research the plant in question and then try again next planting season, eventually you will have a wonderful garden.

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