The Garden Master: Dos & Don’ts for Beginners

At BBN Times, we know that no matter where you live, you can still have a perfect garden space to tend to and enjoy when the weather is right.

Thus, you can have lawns with flower borders which are modern in Netherlands or stone walls and window boxes like the French gardens have. 

Even embracing native fauna like Australians do, or having a water feature like Japanese and Chinese gardens have is not impossible regardless of where you live.

Basically, to be a garden master you will have to learn the dos and don’ts for beginners and from there, everything is possible. Therefore, if you want to make your dream garden come to life, here are some simple tips to get you started. 

Let Children Join

Gardening is one of those activities perfect to do together with your children, comments Jane from Modern Housewives. It is a unique opportunity to teach them the things you learned and see if you learned them well. Explain to them the importance of watering and caring for the environment through responsible practices like composting. You could even do it indoors during the cold and rainy months.

However, don’t allow them to interact with insects and birds without your supervision since some may not be friendly and can even hurt them. 

Bees and wasps can sting them and even cause allergic reactions which can be life-threatening especially to children. 

Encourage  them to work with their hands and do not use sharp tools like scissors, hoe or shovel. Besides not getting injured, this is also a nice way to teach them to feel comfortable with nature.  

Don’t Chase Away Natural Pollinators

While you may think bees, moths, and butterflies are pests, you couldn't be more wrong, note moth experts & professionals at Moth Exterminator. Thanks to these natural pollinators we have the food we eat each and every day. Some countries, like the US, use bumble bees as pollinators to increase crop production, while more and more nations participate in progressive laws towards the preservation of bees. 

The best thing is that you won’t have to go through a lot of trouble in order to make your garden welcoming to these beneficial creatures, notes professionals Lawn Edging. By including plants native to your region and night-blooming flowers you will attract all types of pollinators, even bats. 

Also, don’t use pesticides since they are harmful to bees, and if you have to use any products, then do it at night when these insects are inactive.

Research

Good research is a foundation of responsible gardening that will teach you not only tricks but also healthy and eco-friendly methods. Start off by finding recipes and equipment for eco-friendly gardening like organic insecticides and recycled equipment. 

Then, learn how to compost by using leaves and food from your household which will create a healthier environment for you, your family and the flora, advise passionate gardeners at Oak Hill Gardens. Make sure that you know what to expect from the climate of your area and measure the amount of sunlight your garden is exposed to. This will tell you what kind of plants you can grow, as well as how to create conditions for vegetation that may be more demanding. 

Don’t Forget The Shade

The best thing about having a garden is being able to enjoy it. But, depending on the weather you can create all sorts of seating areas that will help you relax in your little oasis. 

For example, outdoor blinds are a modern garden feature due to the Australian hot weather and a majority of sunny days. On the other hand, a retractable awning in English gardens is a nice detail to stay outside even when it's raining.

Of course, you can use some natural features for shade, like the trees and tall plants which is actually a really popular form of gardening in Germany since the early 20th century. 

Just don’t forget to include a comfortable seating set and maybe even a hammock for warm and sunshine-filled days. 

Start Small, Think Big

The most common beginner’s move is the need to have it all at once, comment gardening professionals Fantastic. This rookie mistake will take too much of your time and most likely leave you disappointed in the end. 

So, instead of planting and landscaping to get all you want, start small by deciding to have only three things in your garden. 

For example, if you want to grow vegetables and not only flowers, choose the easiest and most enduring plant like lettuce or green beans. This way you will not get disappointed and will also learn more about gardening so you will be ready to introduce new plants.  

In The End

Having a garden is a blessing that will bring you closer to nature, make you feel better and give you an activity to do with your children. 

Moreover, by following these dos and don’ts for beginners, you will soon enough become a garden master and enjoy the lavish landscape of your green space. If the tips shared do not satisfy your curiosity, you can dive into professional gardening advice or forums and even social media groups.