7 Common Flower Gardening Mistakes to Avoid

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When flower gardening, it’s easy to make quick decisions in terms of planting, design, and care to get things done. Here are 7 common mistakes you might regret later.

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Planting in the Wrong Location Choosing the right location for your plants is crucial to their survival and success. Take into account the specific needs of each plant in terms of light and soil conditions before adding them in your garden.

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Flower Gardening With High-Maintenance Plants While high-maintenance plants can be beautiful, they can also be a lot of work. If you’re short on time or prefer low-maintenance flower gardening, it’s best to stick with plants that don’t require a lot of attention.

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Setting Irrigation Timers For Your Garden Too Often and Late in the Evening Setting irrigation timers too often and late in the evening can lead to pest and disease problems. Instead, try to water early in the morning when it’s cooler and water deeper less often.

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Starting a New Garden That Is Far Away From a Water Source If you’re starting a new garden, it’s important to choose a location that is close to a water source. It's no fun to drag a 100 ft hose around in summer!

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Not Pulling Those Weeds Weeds can quickly take over your garden and steal nutrients from your plants. To keep them under control, make sure to pull them out as soon as you see them.

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Not Using Native Plants For an easy-care, low-maintenance flower garden, consider using native plants in your garden. Research what plants are native to your region and choose the ones that suit your garden’s conditions.

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Putting Off What You Can Do Now and Forgetting To Do It Later Procrastination is a common problem for many gardeners, and it can lead to regret. If you see a task that needs to be done, like weeding, watering, or dealing with a pest, it’s best to do it right away.

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