What is the most common mistake of first time gardeners?
Overwatering. Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes new gardeners make and I’ve certainly been guilty of it myself. The roots need to be able to get oxygen and they aren’t able to do this if they’re constantly in water. Mistake #1: Selecting the Wrong Gardening Container That leaves your plant roots in wet soil because they can’t absorb all the moisture, making them more susceptible to root rot. Conversely, the soil dries quickly in gardening containers that are too small. And that leads to you constantly having to water your plants.
What is the first thing a gardener sets in a garden?
The first step for a gardener is to prepare the soil. Adding healthy, biologically active compost is usually the first step. And they learn how to make it. Alternatively, you can simply add organic materials such as fallen leaves, wood chips, rotted manure, and so on. Organic matter like compost and well-rotted manure is fantastic for your soil before you begin the planting process.