What You Should Know If You Are New to Gardening

Almost half of those who began a garden last season won't be tending one this time around. This is probably the result of realizing the amount of work involved in vegetable gardening or a less than productive season.

With this being the case, it's important that novices be given the best opportunity to enjoy what gardening has to offer. The following suggestions will help you get started and, hopefully, be back next season.

To begin, think about reaching a raised bed filled with bags of compost. This will serve to keep you focused on one area and help you avoid biting off more than you can chew. The compost will climinate the need to be concerned about the nuance of soil, such as pH levels.

Although most beginners would like to plant everything they can think of, it's a good idea to begin with what your family will actually consume. This usually includes about five tomato plants and a couple of hot and sweet peppers.

Trellises add an attractive look to your garden and can be used to grow peas, beans, or cucumbers. A trellis or two will also help you to save room, as peas and beans don't need much attention and will grow on them easily.

Tomato plants can produce up to 40 pounds of fruit each. You'll want to mix up varieties, from Cherry to Roma.

Pepper plants from hot to mild varieties are also popular choices along with different herbs that your family uses most. Basil, rosemary, oregano, etc. will serve you well in the kitchen in your wallet.

Don't forget that as a beginning gardener, you're going to need to keep your first season small. Get your feet wet first, and once you learn some of the ins and outs (and come to enjoy the process) then you can expand. Don't be another first time gardening casualty.


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