Introduction

Gardening is a great pastime for many, but it can feel like a chore when you don’t have your garden organized. Did you know that plants are more productive if they’re well cared for, and that this can also save time and money in the long run? Let’s get organized! Here are 10 tips to help you make the most of your garden.

Label your tools.

Labeling your tools can be a great way to organize them. It will make it easier to find them, return them to their right place, and even remember how to use them! You might also label things like plants and plant markers so you know what’s in your garden.

Plant some edible flowers, like dianthus and borage.

Another way to organize your garden is by planting some edible flowers. I love dianthus and borage, because they are both edible and beautiful. You can use them in salads or on a cake, or add them as a garnish for any dish you’re making.

They’re also great for attracting pollinators, which is important for your garden’s health (and yours).

Store seeds in an airtight container over the winter.

• Store seeds in an airtight container over the winter.
• Keep them in a cool, dry place and use a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid to store them in because it helps prevent moisture from getting into your seed packets and ruining their contents.
• Keep seeds in a dark place where they will be protected from light (which can cause them to lose their effectiveness) and rodents such as mice or squirrels who might try to get into your storage area and eat your sprouting vegetables before you’re ready for them!

Don’t prune too early in spring, when frost may still damage plants.

You can prune your plants at any time of the year, but you’ll want to avoid doing it during the winter and spring if you think there might be a chance of frost. This is because pruning can expose new growth to cold temperatures, which will kill it off. It’s also important not to prune in the summer: while this may seem counterintuitive—since pruning allows air circulation and sunlight through your garden—you don’t want to leave bare stems exposed too long after a storm or heavy rain. If you wait until late winter when temperatures are consistently above freezing, then go ahead and trim back whatever needs attention!

Use scraps of old hose to protect stakes from rubbing against bark and damaging the plant.

One of the easiest ways to protect stakes from rubbing against bark and damaging the plant is by using scrap pieces of old garden hose. Just cut a piece, cut it in half and slip it over the stake at least 6 inches up from where it meets your plant. This will give you enough room to move around while still protecting your plants.

Rescue animals by putting up a birdhouse (or two or three).

Here are a few tips to help you get started:

• Save all your scrap wood pieces. You can use them to make birdhouses that you can hang from trees or attach to poles or fences.
• Make sure they’re big enough for the birds to fit inside.
• Use recycled materials like old bottles, tin cans and other items that might otherwise go into the trash!

Repurpose tin cans for birdfeeders.

While there are many varieties of birdfeeders available, you can easily make your own. All you need is some scrap wood and a few tin cans.

For the tin cans, you will need one large (about 4 inches in diameter) and three small (about 2 inches). You’ll also need a saw to cut the wood and nails or screws for securing everything together.

The best place for this feeder is on an open branch about 10 feet off the ground so that smaller birds like finches can reach it easily. It’s best not to put it near shorter trees because larger birds might take over your feeder!

Don’t skimp on pots – go big!

The next time you’re at a garden center, don’t be afraid to put down the small pots and grab something big. Large containers are not only more stable and easier to move around, but they’re also better for both your plants and your wallet. You’ll have fewer plants die from overcrowding or being buried in their own soil, which means fewer trips to the nursery or plant shop for replacements—and thus less money spent on those replacements. Plus, large containers make it easy for even the laziest of gardeners (that would be me) to water multiple times throughout the week without pulling out a hose or using an eye-strainingly long wand attached tot his hose! This saves both time and energy while making sure that everything stays happy and well-hydrated during hot summer days when watering can become quite difficult if left unattended too long.

Finally–and this is my favorite part–large pots come with lots of extra room inside them that makes fertilization much easier than with smaller ones. It’s also much simpler than trying to squeeze fertilizer into tiny holes in Styrofoam boxes; instead, just pour it right over top!

Use webbing strips to stabilize plants in windy areas.

One of the best ways to stabilize a plant in a windy area is through the use of webbing straps. These can be made with an old t-shirt or any piece of fabric, and they work great for keeping plastic pots from blowing over in high winds or tornadoes.

To make one, measure out your garden hose and cut it into strips about 15 inches long. Then tie each strip around both ends of your stake so that it makes a loop for attaching your plants. Attach these loops to the bottom of your pot using zip ties or twine (a little glue will help keep them secure if you want), then place them around the base of each plant so that they’re snug against its sides but not too tight as to crush it when you tighten them up later on!

Compost using milk cartons and biodegradable bags; you can also get creative and make a compost “tea” mix to boost your soil’s health.

• Use biodegradable bags and milk cartons. It’s easier to pour your compost into a few big bags than it is to spread it around with a shovel, so buy some biodegradable yard waste bags designed for this purpose. Just make sure you have a few rolls of duct tape handy so you can seal the tops of your bags and keep out unwanted critters like raccoons and opossums (that aren’t cute).
• Make compost tea. Compost teas are made by soaking organic materials in water, then straining them out; they’re an easy way to boost your soil’s health without spending much time or money on fertilizers. If you want to get really fancy with it, try making your own tea blend using ingredients like worm castings, chicken manure or even coffee grounds! You can also use items from around the house such as old tea bags (just make sure they haven’t been treated with pesticides), brown sugar instead of white sugar (brown is better for plants) or even molasses instead of honey (although molasses will attract ants if left outside).

These tips will help your garden thrive!

• Don’t skimp on pots. Go big!
• Use webbing strips to stabilize plants in windy areas.
• Plant some edible flowers, like dianthus and borage, that are also pretty to look at—you know what they say, “Eat your vegetables!” (It means “eat the things that are good for you”).
• Don’t prune too early in spring, when frost may still damage plants

Conclusion

We hope these tips have helped you feel more confident about starting your own garden. If you have any other questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below!