Introduction

Sometimes I’m able to meet people who are in their very early stages of gardening and I always love being able to help them out. If you’re reading this guide then you’re probably someone who’s either just getting started or maybe even thinking about starting your first garden but isn’t quite sure how to get started. Either way, you’ve come to the right place! In this post we’ll be going over some basic information that will hopefully make it easier for you to decide what type of garden is best for you and also give you some ideas on how to get started. Hopefully by the time we’re done here today, we’ll have answered all those questions that might be keeping you up at night wondering if now is really the best time (or if ever there will be a “best time”) for starting your own garden… So, without further ado I think we’ve got plenty of ground (pun intended!) to cover so let’s get right into it!

The first step to start gardening is to figure out whether you have a green thumb or not.

The first step to start gardening is to figure out whether you have a green thumb or not.

If you are not sure, then it’s better to start with something easy like growing basil. Basil is one of the easiest plants that can be grown indoors and can be easily maintained.

If you already know that you have a green thumb, then feel free to skip this step as well!

Selecting a location for your garden is extremely important.

Selecting a location for your garden is extremely important. The type of plants you’re growing will determine the ideal location for your garden. For example, tomatoes need to be grown in an area that receives plenty of sunlight and fresh air.

The ideal location near your house makes it easy to maintain and harvest your crops. A backyard with good drainage is also preferable because this helps prevent waterlogged soil and root rot.

Container gardening is easy, low-cost and very convenient.

The first thing you need to know is that container gardening is easy and inexpensive. You can grow almost anything in containers, from herbs and fruits to vegetables. Container gardening is convenient because you can move it around where you want it or take it on trips with you. It also helps you grow more food than traditional lawns or flowerbeds, which means less money spent at the grocery store!

It can be difficult to find plants that will thrive in a shady area.

It can be difficult to find plants that will thrive in a shady area. Here are some tips for creating a shady area and using it effectively:

• Shade is the most common form of light deficiency, but it’s also one of the easiest to remedy with plants. Simply choose shade-tolerant varieties or variegated ones that have white or yellow margins on their leaves. You can also create your own shade by placing large objects on top of your garden (e.g., chairs), which will block out direct sunlight from reaching certain parts of your garden bed. Shade-loving plants include hostas, ferns, hostas, ferns (again), daphnes and erysimums–all well-suited for cool climates like those found in Northwest Washington state where I live!
• When planting in full sun locations be sure not over saturate soils with water as this could lead towards root rot issues due to excess moisture buildup at roots’ bases causing them decay away from rot

Planting flowers also brings beneficial insects into the garden.

Gardening is not just about growing plants. It’s also about attracting beneficial insects to your garden, which helps with pollination, pest control and much more. Beneficial insects can be called “good bugs” because they keep the ecosystem healthy by eating pests in the garden.

Flowers are a great way to attract beneficial insects into your yard or garden. The bees will love them!

Hardiness zones are essential for deciding which plants you should grow.

Hardiness zones are essential for deciding which plants you should grow. The USDA uses a hardiness zone map to help gardeners know which plants can survive in their area. (There are nine hardiness zones in the US, ranging from 0-10.) They do this by taking temperature data and converting it into an average minimum winter temperature for each zone.

The average minimum winter temperature is important because it indicates how cold or warm a region’s winters are—and whether or not certain plants will be able to survive there year after year. If a plant doesn’t have enough protection from the elements during the coldest months of winter, it may die within a few years after being planted outside your home.

If you want to really improve your soil, then composting is vital.

Composting is a great way to improve the quality of your soil. If you are new to gardening, composting can be intimidating because it involves so many different types of materials. However, there is no need for fear! Composting is actually easy and fun once you know how to do it correctly.

If you don’t know what composting is or how it works, then let me explain: when food scraps are left in the kitchen or yard instead of being thrown away, they decompose in an anaerobic (without oxygen) environment. This results in a substance called “compost” which is rich with nutrients that help plants grow well!

Composting also helps reduce landfill waste because instead of throwing away food scraps like banana peels or coffee grounds into landfills where they will never biodegrade (break down), you can use them as fertilizer for your garden instead!

Mulching is a simple way to dramatically improve your garden’s health and appearance.

Mulching is an easy and inexpensive way to improve your garden’s health and appearance. It helps keep weeds at bay, reduces water evaporation, keeps soil temperatures consistent and improves the soil itself by adding nutrients.

Mulching also adds an attractive layer of organic matter around your plants, which makes them look better while providing protection from the elements.

Weeds are every gardener’s enemy, so you must learn how to control them effectively.

It is important to note that weeds are the gardeners’ enemy, and they compete with your plants for nutrients and water. Weeds can be controlled by using mulch, hand-weeding or chemical weed killers. The best time to control weeds is when they are small and young in order to prevent them from becoming established in your garden bed..

The right watering schedule is crucial for making sure your plants survive and thrive.

The right watering schedule is crucial for making sure your plants survive and thrive. Once you know the general rules, it’s time to start tinkering with your own schedule depending on the type of plant you’re growing and other factors like weather conditions and soil type.

A good rule of thumb is to check on your plants every couple days while they’re still young. If it’s a dry day but the temperature isn’t too hot outside, give them just enough water so that their soil feels moist but not soggy (you can check this by sticking an index finger into the dirt). If there’s been rain in recent days or if temperatures are high, wait until later in the evening when it has cooled down before watering again—this way they won’t need as much water at one time!

You must keep a regular eye on your garden even after the initial planting process has been completed in order to make sure everything stays healthy and productive.

On top of the initial process of planting, you will have to keep a regular eye on your garden even after the initial planting process has been completed. You must make sure that everything stays healthy and productive.

Here are some ways you can do this:

• Watering. When watering, make sure not to overdo it; overwatering can lead to weak plants that are unable to grow properly or sustain themselves through periods of drought (or both). You should also avoid under-watering, since this can lead to wilting and poor growth as well as pest problems (like fungus or rot) due to lack of adequate moisture levels within the soil itself. The best way to decide how much water each plant needs is by feeling its soil—if it feels dry enough for your finger nothin…

Gardening can be hard work, so be prepared for some physical activity!

One of the biggest challenges beginners face in gardening is their belief that it’s a passive hobby. You don’t need to be a physical trainer or athlete to be a successful gardener, but it will require some physical activity.

You’ll spend time in the garden, using your hands and arms as you work. You’ll use your back and legs when moving heavy objects like large bags of soil or compost bins from place to place, or when working on raised beds that require bending over more often than not (it’s much harder on your back if you stand up straight). And if you’re planning on growing food for yourself out there—which I hope at least some of these tips will help with—you’ll also have plenty of opportunities for mental exercise as well!

Gardening might look intimidating from the outside but it’s really not that difficult at all once you know what you’re doing!

Gardening is not as hard as it looks. In fact, growing your own food can be a relaxing, therapeutic hobby that gives you a sense of accomplishment and brings nature into your home. But before we get started on the basics of gardening, let’s talk about what it really is:

Conclusion

And that should bring you up to speed on everything you need to know about gardening as a beginner! No matter what your reasons are for starting out in this exciting new hobby, we hope that our guide has given you some insights into the best ways to start growing your own plants at home. If you follow these tips and get started right away, then there’s no reason why you can’t become a success in this enjoyable and rewarding activity.