By Geoff Wolfenden
A lot goes into developing a successful garden, and many beginners don't see their rewards right away. Here are a few tips and tricks beginning gardeners should know.
Choose your plants wisely. Plan your garden carefully and accept that finding the right mix of plants often takes considerable trial and error.
Assess your soil. You should take your soil into account when choosing the plants that will go in your garden.
Know your pests. Pests you'll have to worry about might include slugs, birds, gophers, rabbits, woodchucks, and caterpillars. Keeping them out of your garden can be tricky-and it may require the erecting of fences and bird netting or the use of pesticides.
Plant at the right time. The timing of planting and harvesting is crucial.
Start with a small plot. Many beginning gardeners get carried away in their enthusiasm and set aside huge tracts of land for gardening. Bear in mind that you'll have to plan, plant and weed all that space.
Talk to experienced gardeners. A more experienced gardener can help you plan a garden that will work in your environment and alert you to possible problems you may encounter in soil conditions and area pests.
Recognize your sprouts. When you first start out, baby weeds can look a lot like baby vegetables-and the last thing you want to do is pull out your entire crop, thinking that they're weeds.
Gardening can be a fun and exciting hobby-but it's also a lot of hard work. But with proper planning and knowledge of your environment, you should be able to get your garden right the first time.
G Wolfenden is a director at LBS Garden Warehouse. For more information on discount gardening equipment and supplies visit http://www.lbsgardenwarehouse.co.uk/
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