Setting Goals for Your Garden

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Ditch the pressure of resolutions! Set SMART goals for your garden and watch it flourish. Learn how to set goals for your garden with these simple tips.

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Before diving headfirst into resolutions, take a moment to reflect on your previous gardening year. What worked well? What could be improved? And what are your ultimate goals for your garden?

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Ask yourself the following questions to help you drill down on what you want to achieve in your garden.

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What did you enjoy most about gardening last year?

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What challenges did you face?

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What aspects of your garden would you like to improve?

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What do you hope to achieve with your garden in the coming year?

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How much time and effort can you realistically dedicate to gardening?

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Once you have a clearer picture of your desired outcomes, you can start setting SMART, attainable, and realistic goals. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals are more likely to be successful, keeping you focused and motivated throughout the year.

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Follow along to learn more about how to plan and set goals for your garden.

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