DON'T MAKE THESE FOUR GARDENING MISTAKES

Here’s a reminder of four common gardening mistakes that we are all too prone to make, but will result in all our efforts being in vain. So it’s good to be reminded of these basic principles of good gardening practice. The mistakes are to do with size, water, density and soil. Read the article and take the advice to heart so that you do not commit the same errors. The information comes from the website of Serenata Flowers.

Let?s admit it. No matter how green your fingers may be, we are all prone to making a few common mistakes.
Contrary to popular belief, there is a science to gardening and it?s important to get it right to ensure your lawn IS the best in the town.
So, roll up your sleeves and read on!

4 Gardening mistakes to avoid

1. Starting out too big

Something you might?be guilty about too.
We?ve all seen those fantastic images in the gardening magazines or shows. Every plant looks like a supermodel of the plant world, with their perfect green leaves and strong stem. In reality this can be pretty tricky to achieve.
Take our advice and don?t start big! One thing you want to avoid is getting disappointing at the beginning. Plan small and extend later.
If you don?t have the space for the largest amount of plants, don?t plant them. Planting a bigger garden than you can either handle or have the room for is a huge mistake. For one, it takes a great amount of time, that if you?re a busy working parent you might not have the time for.
Also, if you don?t have the room for these plants, they won?t survive and you will feel guilty and lost a whole bunch of cash.
By starting small, you can gain a greater sense of accomplishment and also learn about the different types of plants. Without feeling obligated to have the largest garden in your neighborhood, you will also find you enjoy gardening a lot more.

2. Watering blunders

It doesn?t matter that you?ve been watering your garden for x years. You?re bound to make a watering blunder at some point.
It?s important to remember that your goal is to keep your soil damp ? not waterlogged. This will encourage the roots of your beautiful blooms to grow but water them too much and the roots will drown and ultimately die.
Different plants require different watering habits. It is essential that you educate yourself on what your plants have and adhere to those needs. Plants with bigger roots like trees and shrubs need a good deep soak once or twice a week. Seasonal flowers need to be watered three to four times a week during the summer but rarely during cooler months.
It is important to give plenty of attention to new flowers as they begin to grow. Their roots are a great deal more delicate so be careful not to give them too much water.