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Gardening 101: Basics for Beginners

By stacy ling

Gardening Tips & Tricks

Are you interested in learning how to garden but aren’t sure where to start? Here's what you need to know to start the garden of your dreams.

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Learn your hardiness zone.

Stock up on gardening essentials that include a garden shovel, spade shovel, garden fork, hand trowel, pruners, wheelbarrow, and more. 

Find the best location for your garden based on the type of garden you want to grow, light conditions, and where your water source is located.

A beautiful and bountiful garden starts with great soil. Add amendments like compost and leaf mold.

Water and weed regularly.

Mulch beds to help to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. 

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Learn from the experience and don’t get discouraged if something doesn't work out. Gardening is a continuous learning process. Observe how your plants grow and adapt to  the environment, and learn from any mistakes or successes. Find what works best for you.

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