Category: Gardening for Beginners
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January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent any time watching television or scrolling social media this month, you’ve likely been bombarded with diet and exercise pitches. But there’s another route to self-care that influencers rarely mention: gardening. A few hours spent outdoors…
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1 / 10 serezniy/Getty Images Snake Plant Dracaena spp. A snake plant is one of the best houseplants for beginners and frequent vacationers because it can be left alone occasionally. In fact, snake plants are more affected by too much water. They tend to easily succumb to root rot, so avoid watering when the soil…
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Starting seeds indoors can feel daunting if you’ve never done it before, especially when pre-started seedlings are readily available at your local garden center. However, it’s relatively straightforward once you get the hang of it, and many find it rewarding to nurture plants throughout their entire growing cycle. If you’ve never started seeds before, here’s…
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An annual is a plant that can be sowed, achieve germination, blossom, and wither over the course of a year. Offering almost endless variety and near-instant gratification, annuals are the heroes of the flower garden. Most are easy to grow from seed or seedlings, making them perfect for beginners. Annuals offer flexibility for the gardener…
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By Jessica Damiano | The Associated Press January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent any time watching television or scrolling social media this month, you’ve likely been bombarded with diet and exercise pitches. But there’s another route to self-care that influencers rarely…
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Want to start your first vegetable garden? How hard can it be? Just stick a few seeds in the ground and stand back, right? If only it were that easy! Here are 10 garden planning tips to consider before you dig in. 10 Tips For Starting a Garden 1. Pick the right location—ideally, a sunny site!…
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Gardening experienced a reawakening in the past few years! There are undeniable parallels to the Victory Gardens of the past, but today’s motivations are more about keeping spirits up and discovering the practical benefits of growing food and self-reliance! It’s never too late to create your own “Victory Garden.” Here are three sample garden plans and plant lists! Victory…
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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. All things considered, the barrier to entry to becoming a successful plant-growing newbie is pretty low. Once you’ve figured out which plants work best in your home, it’s time…
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An avid gardener has revealed the beginner-friendly jobs you can complete to make your patch looks its best this spring and summer. Vicky, who is based in the UK and has transformed her newbuild garden using a variety of tips and tricks, has shared a bunch of advice for those just starting out. Gardening advice…
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Key Takeaways Become familiar with your area’s estimated first and last frost dates to know which vegetables can successfully grow. Fruits, especially berries, will come back yearly and remain low-maintenance, but they require patience until they are ready to harvest. Herbs are some of the easiest and quickest plants to grow, especially in small indoor…