Avoid These Common Gardening Mistakes

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Are you a new gardener who wants 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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Follow along to learn 8 more mistakes to avoid.

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