Let’s face it, not everyone has a green thumb. But with the right tips and tricks you can have a greenISH thumb, which is good enough to make your garden look beautiful this season! Here are some great suggestions any color of thumb you can find.
1. Remember, Everyone Was Once a First-Timer
Whatever you want to do, it’s good to remember that someone’s already done it before and you can learn from their experiences, good and bad. And you can learn a lot from someone’s first year of gardening. Read all about a first-timer’s experience here!
2. Know What to Plant When
There are so many delicious things to grow, veggies, fruits, and herbs. But when is it time for them to start growing? Here is a great chart to follow on when, and how, to get your garden started!
3. Grow Your Garden from Kitchen Scraps
It’s the ultimate recycle, growing new, fresh foods from your old kitchen scraps. It sounds gross, but with the right tips, it’s the most delicious thing you can do. Find the chart on what to grow here!
4. Plants With a Purpose – Mosquito Repellent
Gardens are planted for food and beauty, but yours can also serve the purpose of keeping pesky mosquitos away! Plant a garden with a purpose – getting rid of bug bites so your outdoor parties can be mosquito free. Find the list of repellent plants here!
5. Raised Garden Beds
Raised garden beds are a great alternative to planting directly in the ground. All you need are some wood boards and dirt, so it’s a very DIY friendly project. Find some great raised garden bed ideas here!
6. No Yard, No Problem – Garden in Planter Pots
Don’t let a lack of gardening space keep you from growing delicious fruits and veggies. All you need are some planter pots and you’re set! Find a list of plants that thrive in pots here!
7. Growing Up With a Vertical Garden
Here’s another great tip for those of us without much garden space. A vertical garden is great for planting herbs, and makes for easy harvesting. You can even do it indoors! Here are some useful vertical gardening tips!
8. Keep Your Garden Weed Free
Don’t let weeds undo all your hard work. Keep them at bay with tips and tricks from the experts. Find them here!