7 Common Mistakes New Gardeners Should Avoid

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Are you new to gardening and want to be successful at growing plants and flowers? Here are 7 common mistakes that both experienced and new gardeners should avoid.

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Mistake #1 - Not Knowing Your Hardiness Zone

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Mistake #2 - Not Testing Your Soil

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Mistake #3 - Not Keeping Spacing in Mind

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Mistake #4 - Overwatering

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Mistake #5 - Underwatering

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Mistake #6 - Planting in the Wrong Location for that Plant.

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Mistake #7 - Not Planting Native Plants

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